Wellington Eagles Primary Academy
49%
Capacity
207
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Wellington Eagles Primary Academy
Wellington Eagles Primary Academy is a state-funded co-educational primary school located in Wiltshire, South West (SP11 9LT), welcoming pupils aged 2 to 11. The school has 207 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (49% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Wellington Eagles Primary Academy "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Sadie Broad, it falls under Wiltshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9648th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 95th out of 159 in Wiltshire.
Wellington Eagles Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 30 applications for 17 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 17 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Wellington Eagles Primary Academy include Sports Hall, Forest School, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Tennis, Cross Country, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Chess, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wiltshire, Wellington Eagles Primary Academy is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Address | Wellesley Road, Ludgershall, Andover, Wiltshire, SP11 9LT |
| Headteacher | Sadie Broad |
| Local Authority | Wiltshire |
| Number of Pupils | 207 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.2% |
| School Capacity | 207 / 420 (49% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (54%)
9648th of 13,686
Nationally
940th of 1,469
In South West
95th of 159
In Wiltshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
54%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
27%
'23/24
54%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed17
30
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
17 families put this school as their 1st choice (57% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wellington Eagles Primary Academy
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Contact Information
Wellesley Road, Ludgershall, Andover
Wiltshire, SP11 9LT
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