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Schools in Wellington

A town in Somerset

  • Town
  • 10 schools and nurseries
  • 1,873 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are below England, and results at 16 were close to England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Wellington at a glance

Strong attendance, weaker results at 11

How Wellington's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries104 primary · 1 secondary · 4 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1157%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths34%Attainment 8 44.0, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary20%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school16%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Wellington

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Wellington primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Wellington

4 mainstream schools in Wellington, best first

Wellesley Park Primary School

Wellington, TA21 9AJ · Academy · Primary · Ages 0 to 11

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results below the England average.

22 first choices, 22 offers made

Met the standard at 1159%

England 62%

Days missed
4.1%
Pupils
271
Pupils per teacher
21.6
View school Wellesley Park Primary School

Beech Grove Primary School

Wellington, TA21 8NE · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results below the England average.

27 first choices, 27 offers made

Met the standard at 1157%

England 62%

Days missed
4.6%
Pupils
244
Pupils per teacher
18.1
View school Beech Grove Primary School
See all 5 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Wellington

1 mainstream schools in Wellington, best first

Court Fields School

Wellington, TA21 8SW · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

201 first choices, 192 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1644.0

England 46.2

Days missed
9.0%
Pupils
861
Pupils per teacher
16.1
View school Court Fields School
See all 2 secondary schools

Nurseries in Wellington

4 in Wellington, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 4 nurseries

Sixth Forms in Wellington

1 in Wellington, by the school's Eduscope score

Wellington School

Wellington, TA21 8NT · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 20

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
776
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Wellington School

Private Schools in Wellington

1 in Wellington. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Wellington School

Wellington, TA21 8NT · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 20

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
776
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Wellington School
The map

Every school in Wellington, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Beech Grove Primary School, GoodSt John's Church of England Primary School, GoodWellington School, InspectedWellesley Park Primary School, Expected standard or betterCourt Fields School, GoodIsambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School, GoodCourt Fields Pre School, OutstandingBouncy Bear Childcare, OutstandingWellesley Park ExplorersWaterloo Road Community Pre-School
  • Outstanding2
  • Good4
  • Not graded yet4
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Wellington school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Wellington's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

Browse Wellington by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Wellington vs England

How good are Wellington's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Wellington

WellingtonEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 3 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    57%

    England 62%

    Below England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    34%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    16%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    20%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 4 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good4
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Wellington in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap40%55%70%20182019202320242025
57% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap20%35%50%2018201920222023202420252026
34% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
16% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Wellington has 10 schools and nurseries.

There are 15% more pupils than in 2018.

20% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Wellington's state schools each January.

Up 15% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Wellington20%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Wellington

Nearby areas

How many schools are in Wellington?

Wellington has 10 schools, including 5 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 4 nurseries, 1 independent school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Wellington?

The highest-ranked schools in Wellington on Eduscope are Wellesley Park Primary School, Court Fields School, St John's Church of England Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Wellington are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Wellington hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Wellington perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Wellington, 57% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Wellington?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Wellington is 18.4:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Wellington schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Wellington is 15.9%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Wellington?

There are 1,873 pupils enrolled across schools in Wellington, with 1,012 in primary and 861 in secondary. 22.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Wellington?

There is 1 independent school in Wellington. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in Wellington?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 10 schools in Wellington by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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