The Wellington Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Wellington Academy
Address: Tidworth Road
Town/City: Ludgershall
County: Wiltshire
Postcode: SP11 9RR
Country: 10002006977
Telephone Number: 01264 405060
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-19)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2009
Trust: Ascend Learning Trust
Sponsor: Royal Wootton Bassett Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Steven Paddock
Capacity: 1300
Gender: Mixed
Boarders: Yes

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 1083 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 83% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 13.1%

Location and administration

URN: 135804
DfE Number: 865/6905
UKPRN: 10027541
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Wiltshire (E06000054)
Constituency: Devizes (E14000665)
Electoral Ward: Tidworth North & West (E05013474)

Easting & Northing: 425265E, 150247N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 15' 5.31" N 1° 38' 21.3" W
Plus Code: 9C3W7926+H8

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Geordie Chisholm - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 July 2026.
  • Robert Crean - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 February 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 February 2025.
  • Mr Mark Freeta - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 October 2015 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 October 2027.
  • Mr Rupert Gregory - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2015 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 November 2027.
  • Mrs Jacqueline Lord - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2020 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 November 2024.
  • Mr Wes Meredith - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 December 2026.
  • Mr Phil Mitten - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 19 May 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 19 May 2026.
  • Mr Steven Paddock - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2020 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 April 2024.
  • Mrs Isla Thorne - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2020 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 October 2024.