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Wellington Lions Primary Academy

Wiltshire, SP9 7FPPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2023
KS2 Results
52%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
22 1st-choice / 22 places
Ranking
#10,356
of 13,686 nationally

About Wellington Lions Primary Academy

Parents considering Wellington Lions Primary Academy will find a school that clearly appeals to local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 46 applications for just 22 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 2.09 applicants per place. Every one of those 22 first-preference families was offered a spot, which suggests the school is a realistic first choice for many in the area. While the Department for Education does not publish a formal parent view score for this school, the oversubscription data alone signals strong local confidence. The school is led by headteacher Jake Bailey and serves 199 pupils from ages 4 to 11, operating well below its stated capacity of 420. It is a mixed, non-religious state primary in the Wiltshire local authority, and its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2023 rated it Good across all five categories — a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2019.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressOatway Road, Tidworth, Wiltshire, SP9 7FP
HeadteacherJake Bailey
Local AuthorityWiltshire
Number of Pupils199
Free School Meals (FSM)15.1%
School Capacity199 / 420 (47% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Jul 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 14 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sensory RoomGymnasiumForest SchoolSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

SwimmingGymnasticsCricketNetballFootballDanceTennis

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubCodingBook ClubEco ClubDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: wellingtonprimary.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wellington Lions Primary Academy

Wellington Lions Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.