Ascend Learning Trust
Ascend Learning Trust is an academy trust running 7 schools (4 secondary and 3 primary) in Wiltshire and Swindon.
Of its 2 schools with a graded Ofsted inspection, 50% are rated Good or Outstanding (1 good, 1 requires improvement).
1 of its schools have been inspected under Ofsted's new report cards: 0 of their 7 graded areas were strong or exceptional, and 2 need attention or urgent improvement.
Across the trust's secondary schools, pupils averaged an Attainment 8 score of 42.8 in 2023/24, with a Progress 8 score of -0.05 (zero is the national average).
Across its primary schools, 53% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2023/24.
The trust is registered at Companies House as company 07569743, incorporated in 2011.
Sources: DfE GIAS and performance data, Ofsted, Companies House.
Schools in Ascend Learning Trust
| School | Phase | Area | Inspection | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsbury Green Academy | Secondary | Calne | Report card: 0/7 strong, 2 need attention | A8 39.6 |
| Lawn Manor Academy | Secondary | Swindon | - | A8 37.5 |
| Noremarsh Junior School | Primary | Swindon | - | KS2 67% |
| Royal Wootton Bassett Academy | Secondary | Swindon | - | A8 51.0 |
| The Wellington Academy | Secondary | Ludgershall | Good (2022) | A8 42.1 |
| Wellington Eagles Primary Academy | Primary | Andover | Requires improvement (2024) | KS2 52% |
| Wellington Lions Primary Academy | Primary | Tidworth | - | KS2 63% |
Results are each school's latest: Attainment 8 for secondaries, KS2 reading and maths expected standard for primaries. The average state school in England scored 46.8 and 76% in 2025.