Ludgershall Castle Primary School vs The Wellington Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ludgershall Castle Primary School
Andover · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
265 students
The Wellington Academy
Ludgershall · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,121 students
| Measure | Ludgershall Castle Primary School Andover, South West | The Wellington Academy Ludgershall, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1473 of 1,695 | #260 of 402 |
| National rank | #13314 of 15,697 | #2507 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 265 | 1,121 |
| Pupils on roll | 265 | 1,121 |
| Free school meals | 23.8% | 20.2% |
| Capacity filled | 63.1% | 86.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 33.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 57.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.53 |
| A level points per entry | – | 25.8 |
| town | Andover | Ludgershall |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.ludgershallcastle.wilts.sch.uk/ | www.thewellingtonacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Wellington Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.0 vs 24.3).
- •The Wellington Academy is the larger school with 1,121 students compared with 265.
- •Ludgershall Castle Primary School is a local authority school while The Wellington Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ludgershall Castle Primary School better than The Wellington Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Wellington Academy ranks higher (39.0 vs 24.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ludgershall Castle Primary School and The Wellington Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Andover and Ludgershall in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ludgershall Castle Primary School: 265. The Wellington Academy: 1,121. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ludgershall Castle Primary School and The Wellington Academy rank in South West?
Ludgershall Castle Primary School is 1473rd of 1,695 and The Wellington Academy is 260th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).