Wellington Community Primary School, Aldershot
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Wellington is a highly aspirational school where children develop into kind, considerate learners who actively support one another. Reading is promoted brilliantly through library visits, competitions and book celebrations, helping pupils develop a genuine love of books. The school excels at offering a rich range of activities - from gardening and music to sport and the arts - ensuring every child can develop their talents and interests.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional behaviour, attitudes and personal development with outstanding leadership and management
- Strong reading programme starting with phonics in Reception, with prompt support for struggling readers
- Highly effective support for pupils with SEND, with staff adapting activities skilfully to meet individual needs
- Broad, well-organised curriculum that goes beyond national expectations with clear knowledge sequences
- Extensive range of enrichment activities and clubs that develop pupils' talents and interests
Areas for Improvement
- Continue to address occasional gaps in pupils' knowledge from the previous curriculum
- Fully secure curriculum changes across all subjects and in the early years
- Continue developing staff expertise to ensure pupils achieve well across the curriculum
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Gardening, music, arts, sport, library visits, book competitions and events, playground leader roles, school council, eco warrior activities, librarian roles
Wellington Community Primary School is a happy, welcoming and nurturing school where pupils thrive. The school has high expectations, a broad curriculum, and strong values of ambition, resilience and community.
At a Glance
17.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
72 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 69% to 65%. Maths has improved from 67% to 74%. Writing has improved from 69% to 88%.
Class Sizes
29.5
Avg class size
29.8
Infant (KS1)
29.3
KS2
14
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
403 pupils
420 capacity
17 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Aldershot
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Aldershot
Admissions Demand - Hampshire
Places available
15,583
Applications
13,385
Got 1st preference
92.3%
Got preferred school
98.7%
Primary admissions across Hampshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(5)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.7698%
Overall absence
7.81671%
Persistent absence
371
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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