Ludgershall Castle Primary School vs Wellington Lions Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.3 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
Wellington Lions Primary Academy
Tidworth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
187 students
| Measure | Ludgershall Castle Primary School Andover, South West | Wellington Lions Primary Academy Tidworth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1473 of 1,695 | #1114 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13314 of 15,697 | #10226 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 265 | 187 |
| Pupils on roll | 265 | 187 |
| Free school meals | 23.8% | 16% |
| Capacity filled | 63.1% | 44.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Andover | Tidworth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.ludgershallcastle.wilts.sch.uk/ | www.wellingtonprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Wellington Lions Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.7 vs 24.3).
- •Wellington Lions Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 43%).
- •Wellington Lions Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 4%).
- •Ludgershall Castle Primary School is the larger school with 265 students compared with 187.
- •Ludgershall Castle Primary School is a local authority school while Wellington Lions Primary 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 Wellington Lions Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Wellington Lions Primary Academy ranks higher (39.7 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 Wellington Lions Primary Academy?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Andover and Tidworth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ludgershall Castle Primary School: 265. Wellington Lions Primary Academy: 187. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ludgershall Castle Primary School and Wellington Lions Primary Academy rank in South West?
Ludgershall Castle Primary School is 1473rd of 1,695 and Wellington Lions Primary Academy is 1114th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).