The Wellington Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Wiltshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Wellington Academy.

Ludgershall, SP119RR Ofsted: Good Age 11-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
51.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.13
English & Maths grade 4+ %
54.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 59.7%
Continue in education or training
47.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 54.0%
Sustained employment
57.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 28.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
5 October 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Tidworth Road
Ludgershall, SP119RR
Phone
1264405060
Website
thewellingtonacademy.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
135804
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Tidworth Road, Ludgershall, SP11 9RR
Website
http://www.thewellingtonacademy.org.uk/
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ASCEND LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1,300 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,146
Free School Meals
20.9% (240 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.1% (36 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
54.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
28.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
7.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
6.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
46%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
72 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
7.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
64 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
127
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,146 pupils
11-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Business Studies:Single (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Childcare Skills (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★ ★★
(6 students)

Strong performance in 2 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Together we belong, believe, become"

Develop resilience Respect equality within the school Strive for success Persevere even when things get tough Be enterprising and creative Work as a team

Head Teacher's Message

Interim Headteacher Mrs Jennifer Moore emphasizes a vision of excellence, the importance of effort and resilience, and strong collaboration with families and the community within the Ascend Learning Trust.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Combined Cadet Force (CCF)

Facilities

Library Canteen/Café Locker Hire

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