The Wellington Academy vs Zouch Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 2.4 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
Zouch Academy
Tidworth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
433 students
| Measure | The Wellington Academy Ludgershall, South West | Zouch Academy Tidworth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #260 of 402 | #698 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2507 of 4,090 | #6612 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,121 | 433 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,121 | 433 |
| Free school meals | 20.2% | 7.3% |
| Capacity filled | 86.2% | 103.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| 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.zouch-academy.twhf.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Zouch Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.4 vs 39.0).
- •The Wellington Academy is the larger school with 1,121 students compared with 433.
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 Zouch Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Zouch Academy ranks higher (56.4 vs 39.0 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 The Wellington Academy and Zouch Academy?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Ludgershall and Tidworth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Wellington Academy: 1,121. Zouch Academy: 433. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Wellington Academy and Zouch Academy rank in South West?
The Wellington Academy is 260th of 402 and Zouch Academy is 698th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).