The Wellington Academy vs Wellington Lions Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Wellington Academy
Ludgershall · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,121 students
Wellington Lions Primary Academy
Tidworth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
187 students
| Measure | The Wellington Academy Ludgershall, South West | Wellington Lions Primary Academy Tidworth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #260 of 402 | #1114 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2507 of 4,090 | #10226 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,121 | 187 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,121 | 187 |
| Free school meals | 20.2% | 16% |
| Capacity filled | 86.2% | 44.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| 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 | Ludgershall | Tidworth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.thewellingtonacademy.org.uk/ | www.wellingtonprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (39.0 vs 39.7).
- •The Wellington Academy is the larger school with 1,121 students compared with 187.
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 The Wellington Academy better than Wellington Lions Primary Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are The Wellington Academy and Wellington Lions Primary Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Ludgershall and Tidworth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Wellington Academy: 1,121. Wellington Lions Primary Academy: 187. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Wellington Academy and Wellington Lions Primary Academy rank in South West?
The Wellington Academy is 260th of 402 and Wellington Lions Primary Academy is 1114th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).