The Wellington Academy
About The Wellington Academy
The Wellington Academy is a mixed state secondary and sixth form in Wiltshire, serving 1,155 pupils aged 11 to 19. It sits within a local authority that includes 30 secondary schools, three of which hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating. Among its peers in the area, the school is ranked behind South Wilts Grammar School, Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School, and St Laurence School. The Wellington Academy itself has a Good rating from Ofsted, a solid foundation for families considering it as a local option. It also offers boarding provision and a nursery, which is relatively unusual for a state secondary and may appeal to parents looking for wraparound care or a more structured environment. The school has a non-religious character, and its headteacher is Jennifer Moore. With a capacity of 1,076 and 1,155 pupils currently on roll, the school is oversubscribed, suggesting it is a popular choice within the community.
Key Details
SEND Support
SEN Pupil Breakdown
3
With EHC Plan
190
SEN Support
16.7% of pupils receive SEN support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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