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The Wellington Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Rob Wood

corporate_fareASCEND LEARNING TRUST

location_onLudgershall, SP11 9RR

language Visit Website phone 1264405060

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

1,120

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Attainment 8

42.1

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GCSE Rank

#19 in Wiltshire

#2,228 of 3,216 nationally

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The Wellington Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Ludgershall, serving ages 11-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

The Wellington Academy is an academy sponsor led in Ludgershall, Wiltshire, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of ASCEND LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 1,155 pupils on roll, of whom 22% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.1, placing the school #19 in Wiltshire and #2,228 of 3,216 nationally. 33.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 10.5% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 13 A-level subjects. 30.6% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 6.1% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.12 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 10.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

42.1

Grade 5+ E&M

33.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)10.5%

Entering EBacc12.40%

EBacc APS3.53

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18.80%

EBacc APS3.3

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.21

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS3.32

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.4

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc30%

EBacc APS3.46

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc65%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.68

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc10%

EBacc APS2.76

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.41

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12%

EBacc APS3.19

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)77%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment10%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment12%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.12

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*–A6.1%

Achieving A*–B30.6%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate88.9%

A-level subjects offered13

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.22

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate81.30%

2023

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Retention rate95.00%

2022

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

05 October 2022

Inspection Report

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15 March 2016

Inspection Report

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25 March 2014

Inspection Report

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15 January 2014

Inspection Report

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01 December 2011

Inspection Report

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01 December 2010

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2022-10-05

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2016-03-15

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2014-01-15

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

9.7%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

6.5%(75 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,155 pupils. During this period, there were 112 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 9.7%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,155	112	9.7%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,168	121	10.4%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,162	127	10.9%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,146	100	8.7%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,155	84	7.3%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,109	40	3.6%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,120	31	2.8%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,136	50	4.4%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,073	39	3.6%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,083	35	3.2%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,082	55	5.1%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,032	39	3.8%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,035	16	1.5%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,038	51	4.9%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	959	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	959	36	3.8%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	961	47	4.9%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	860	10	1.2%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	859	71	8.3%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	876	56	6.4%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	821	36	4.4%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	821	23	2.8%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	823	58	7.0%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	824	22	2.7%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	836	64	7.7%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	834	61	7.3%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 80 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 53 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 38 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 16 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 12 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

74.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

75.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

24.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree28%

agree40%

disagree14%

strongly disagree13%

don't know4%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree19%

agree34%

disagree28%

strongly disagree16%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree30%

agree17%

disagree20%

strongly disagree14%

don't know3%

not applicable17%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes28%

no72%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree22%

agree19%

disagree16%

strongly disagree38%

dont know6%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree36%

agree41%

disagree10%

strongly disagree4%

don't know9%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree36%

agree35%

disagree16%

strongly disagree6%

don't know7%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree27%

agree39%

disagree24%

strongly disagree8%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree36%

agree55%

disagree5%

strongly disagree4%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree48%

agree45%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree26%

agree37%

disagree24%

strongly disagree4%

don't know10%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes67%

no33%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

Top Secondary Schools in Wiltshire

South Wilts Grammar School

Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School

St Laurence School

St John's Marlborough

St Augustine's Catholic College

Royal Wootton Bassett Academy