Wellington Eagles Primary Academy
Andover, SP11 9LT · Wiltshire · primary school
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173rd of 181 primary schools in Wiltshire we can score, 201 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,954 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.4/10 among them, against 1.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 43.0 · 11 | 40% | 0.42 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wellington Eagles Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. An Ofsted inspection in June 2024 rated the school as requiring improvement. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.4 out of 10 among them, against 1.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in hockey, tag rugby, football, netball, climbing, dance, tennis and athletics, with an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 178 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school plan to raise attainment from the current 43.0% to the national median? What specific actions are being taken to address the 'requires improvement' rating from the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Wellington Eagles Primary Academy
Overview
The school is described as "emerging from a turbulent time" with an ambitious vision that is "yet to be fully realised in practice." While personal development and early years provision are strengths, the overall quality of education and behaviour require improvement due to underdeveloped curriculum aspects and inconsistent staff expectations.
Strengths
- Personal development is a strength, with pupils having a "secure understanding of how to keep themselves safe, including when online."
- Children in Nursery "make a strong start," benefiting from a curriculum that builds progressively and a "sharp focus on developing children’s oracy skills."
- Pupils enjoy extracurricular opportunities, such as clubs and school council roles, which help them "develop their skills and talents."
- The school effectively identifies the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, providing "precise and targeted" support.
- Staff appreciate the attention paid to their workload and wellbeing, and the trust is working to strengthen governors’ skills.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum is not "fully developed or implemented as they intend in all subjects," hindering pupils’ ability to build depth of understanding.
- Assessment use is "not fully developed," meaning gaps in pupils’ knowledge are not consistently identified or rectified.
- Some staff lack "high expectations of pupils’ behaviour," resulting in inconsistent routines and negative attitudes towards learning for some pupils.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 27% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 43% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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