Our Prospectus & Admissions
Lower School - Years 7-11
All admissions are controlled by the School Admissions Team, Wiltshire Council, County Hall, Trowbridge, BA14 8JN. They can be contacted by telephone on 01225 713010, or by email at admissions@wiltshire.gov.uk
To apply online or for more information on applying for a school place visit Wiltshire CouncilAdmissions. You can view Wiltshire’s Admissions Criteria here
For in-year applications, Wiltshire Council remains the co-ordinating Local Authority and applications must be made to them in accordance with their criteria and guidelines. More information is available by calling Wiltshire Council’s Customer Services on 01225 713010 or via the link below:
Applying for a school place – Wiltshire Council
Prospective parents/carers are very welcome to tour the Academy with their child before applying. For further information, please contact us by telephone on 01264 405060 or by email at admissions@twa.ascendlearningtrust.org.uk
6th Form - Years 12-13
Applications to join the 6th Form can be made through the Academy. Submit your application to Dave Bissington, 6th Form Progress & Aspiration Leader, The Wellington Academy, Tidworth, Wiltshire, SP11 9RR or email davebissington@twa.ascendlearningtrust.org.uk
Appeals
Under the School Admissions Appeals Code 2021, parents have a statutory right of appeal against the decision not to offer a place at a school. Ascend Learning Trust follows this statutory guidance and appeals are heard by an independent panel which will be organised by the trust. The panel will decide whether to uphold or dismiss the appeal. Where a panel upholds the appeal the school is required to admit the child.
If you wish to lodge an appeal, please contact the trust by email on admissionsappeals@ascendlearningtrust.org.uk for further information.
Completed appeal forms along with all supporting evidence must be submitted electronically.
Parents wishing to appeal the decision not to offer a place following an in-year application should return the completed appeals paperwork within 20 days of receiving it.