Wellesley Park Primary School
URN: 139387 • Wellington TA21 9AJ
Overview
- Name
- Wellesley Park Primary School
- URN
- 139387
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- BLACKDOWN EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Carly Wilkins (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01823664876
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Homefield, Wellington TA21 9AJ
Summary
Wellesley Park Primary School, located in Wellington, Somerset, is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 299 pupils, out of a capacity of 392. The school is part of the Blackdown Education Partnership, collaborating with other schools in the region to enhance educational opportunities. Wellesley Park is dedicated to fostering a warm and inclusive environment where every child is known and valued, promoting individual strengths and talents.
The school’s ethos centres on the belief that a happy child is a successful child. Wellesley Park prioritises emotional and social development alongside academic achievement, ensuring that children feel secure and supported in their learning journey. The commitment to high standards of behaviour and positive relationships between staff and pupils has been recognised in recent Ofsted reports.
Wellesley Park also places a strong emphasis on safeguarding, with robust systems in place to support the wellbeing of students. The school encourages curiosity and resilience, aiming to create lasting positive experiences for both children and their families. Parents are invited to engage with the school community and can easily reach out for inquiries or to arrange visits.
The school’s ethos centres on the belief that a happy child is a successful child. Wellesley Park prioritises emotional and social development alongside academic achievement, ensuring that children feel secure and supported in their learning journey. The commitment to high standards of behaviour and positive relationships between staff and pupils has been recognised in recent Ofsted reports.
Wellesley Park also places a strong emphasis on safeguarding, with robust systems in place to support the wellbeing of students. The school encourages curiosity and resilience, aiming to create lasting positive experiences for both children and their families. Parents are invited to engage with the school community and can easily reach out for inquiries or to arrange visits.
Useful links
- Staff Home Access (other)
- OfSTED Report (other)
- Work With Us (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Stawley Primary School (62.2)
- Beech Grove Primary School (61.9)
- West Buckland Community Primary School (61.6)
- West Buckland Primary School (60.4)
- St John's Church of England Primary School (59.5)
Key details
- LA
- Somerset
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BLACKDOWN EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 392
- Pupils
- 299
- Boys
- 171
- Girls
- 128
- FSM %
- 15.10
- Open date
- 2013-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-02-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Somerset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 299 | 171 | 128 | 392 | 15.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 330 | 174 | 156 | 392 | 19.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 345 | 178 | 167 | 392 | 20.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 345 | 178 | 167 | 392 | 20.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 342 | 174 | 168 | 392 | 18.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 340 | 169 | 171 | 392 | 15.00 |
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