Wellington Lions Primary Academy
47%
Capacity
199
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Wellington Lions Primary Academy
Wellington Lions Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Wiltshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 199 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (47% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Wellington Lions Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jake Bailey, it falls under Wiltshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10356th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 103rd out of 159 in Wiltshire.
Wellington Lions Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 46 applications for 22 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Wellington Lions Primary Academy include Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Forest School, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Gymnastics, Cricket, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Coding, Book Club, Eco Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wiltshire, Wellington Lions 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Oatway Road, Tidworth, Wiltshire, SP9 7FP |
| Headteacher | Jake Bailey |
| Local Authority | Wiltshire |
| Number of Pupils | 199 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.1% |
| School Capacity | 199 / 420 (47% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (52%)
10356th of 13,686
Nationally
1011th of 1,469
In South West
103rd of 159
In Wiltshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
52%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
22%
'23/24
52%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed22
46
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wellington Lions Primary Academy
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Contact Information
Oatway Road, Tidworth
Wiltshire, SP9 7FP
Journey to School
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