Zouch Academy, Tidworth
Zouch Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Tidworth, part of The White Horse Federation. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 133rd-highest of the 174 schools in Wiltshire with published results, and 11,772nd of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.3 first-choice applications for every place. It was 97% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2024)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Wiltshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Zouch Academy in detail
Zouch Academy in its own words
Coming up: an open day on Monday 16 November 2026 at 9.30am, an open day on Monday 7 December 2026 at 9.30am and an open day on Monday 11 January 2027 at 9.30am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Wiltshire
Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 63% of Year 6 pupils at Zouch Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 68% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 73% in Wiltshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 78% in reading and 80% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Zouch Academy
For September 2026 entry, 80 families put Zouch Academy as their first choice and 120 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.3 first choices for every place. 20 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Zouch Academy are Wellington Lions Primary Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 63% reading, 63% maths); Clarendon Infant School (Clarendon Federation) (0.8 miles, Good); Clarendon Junior School (Clarendon Federation) (0.8 miles, Good, 83% reading, 72% maths); and Wellington Eagles Primary Academy (1.9 miles, Requires improvement, 54% reading, 50% maths).
Zouch Academy's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Wellington Lions Primary AcademyClarendon Infant School (Clarendon Federation)Clarendon Junior School (Clarendon Federation)Wellington Eagles Primary Academy
The trust
Zouch Academy is one of 30 schools run by The White Horse Federation, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 69% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
6.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 28.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (61%), Asian (18%) and Black (11%).
In 2026, 90 pupils (20.8%) received SEN support and 40 (9.2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Zouch Academy has a resourced provision for speech, language and communication needs: 20 places, 20 pupils on roll.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Zouch Academy.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Wavell Road (ne-bound), 240 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Zouch Academy recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils flourish at Zouch Academy. They are proud to belong to this exceptional community. Staff have the highest aspiration for every pupil. The school's values shine through the daily interactions between pupils and adults. Parents are unwavering in their support for the school. They appreciate the care and help the school provides.
Children in Nursery receive an excellent start to their education. Adults have high expectations of all children and they respond exceptionally well to these. Children understand and follow the daily routines well. The culture of positive behaviour permeates the school. Many pupils join the school mid-year. They quickly adopt the school's high expectations and settle extremely well. This makes for a harmonious and safe place in which to learn.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school, supported by the trust, leaves no stone unturned to find ways to refine the excellent provision. Nothing is left to chance. Many pupils join Zouch Academy at different points throughout the year and cohorts change regularly. In addition, the proportion of pupils with special educational needs and or/disabilities (SEND) is high. The high levels of mobility are effectively managed by the school. They make sure that during the time pupils are on roll, they make strong progress and succeed. However, the quality of education pupils currently receive is not reflective of the school's published outcomes. This is because many pupils attend Zouch Academy for only part of their primary education, which impacts the published data.
The broad and ambitious curriculum begins in Nursery, where strong foundations for future learning are laid. The school has set out the knowledge and skills pupils need to learn. Adults check pupils' understanding and address any gaps. For example, 'MOT' lessons in mathematics remedy misconceptions and support pupils to develop a secure understanding of number. This helps pupils to solve more complex problems.
From Ofsted's June 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its June 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
6.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: Speech and language
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 78% to 63% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 80% to 68% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 70% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
23.8
Avg class size
29.0
Infant (KS1)
25.4
KS2
15
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Zouch Academy
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Zouch Academy.
- Junior Adventures Group @ Wellington Lions650m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Zouch Academy from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Zouch Academy is in Wiltshire; for families living there:
Apply to Wiltshire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Wiltshire is 4 (the median across 265 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Zouch Academy
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
407 pupils
420 places
13 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Tidworth
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Tidworth
Across Wiltshire council
Places available
6,156
Applications
4,455
Got 1st preference
95.6%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All primary applications across Wiltshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(3)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good and may be improving; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
90
SEN Support
40
EHC Plans
30.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Zouch Academy has a resourced provision for speech, language and communication needs: 20 places, 20 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
433
Total Pupils
231
Boys
202
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
19
Teachers
22.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£46,999
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,955
Per pupil
£2189k
Total funding
£36k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.7%
Overall absence
13.3%
Persistent absence
391
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Zouch Academy
Questions parents ask about Zouch Academy
What are SATs results like at Zouch Academy?
Of the pupils at Zouch Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 63% reached the expected standard in reading and 68% did so in maths.
What is Zouch Academy's Ofsted rating?
Zouch Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024. At its previous graded inspection in 2017 it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Zouch Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Zouch Academy is oversubscribed, Wiltshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Zouch Academy?
Zouch Academy was close to full in 2025, at 97% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Zouch Academy?
Classes at Zouch Academy average 23.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Zouch Academy?
Zouch Academy has around 433 pupils on roll. 7% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Zouch Academy have specialist SEN provision?
Zouch Academy has a resourced provision for speech, language and communication needs: 20 places, 20 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Zouch Academy?
4.7% of sessions were missed at Zouch Academy in 2024/25. 13.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Zouch Academy?
Apply through Wiltshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Zouch Academy on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Zouch Academy have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Zouch Academy: Junior Adventures Group @ Wellington Lions (650m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Zouch Academy?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Wiltshire is 4 (the median across 265 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Zouch Academy?
Zouch Academy is at Wavell Road, Tidworth, Hampshire, SP9 7JF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)