TEACHING “continues to improve” at Wellington Academy in Ludgershall, say inspectors.

The latest Ofsted report for the academy rates its overall effectiveness as good after previously being graded as “requires improvement”.

It was good in the key areas of effectiveness of leadership and management, quality of teaching and assessment, personal development, behaviour and welfare and outcomes for pupils.

The report said: “Teaching continues to improve across the school because senior and middle leaders manage the performance of staff well.

“The curriculum is in the process of change as the school seeks to offer courses that will raise the aspirations of pupils.

“There is now greater emphasis upon academic subjects, so that pupils will be better prepared for A-level courses and university.”

It said the quality of leadership had also improved.

Principal Dr Michael Milner said the report was a “moment for real celebration” and recognition of the “huge progress” made.

He said: “Achieving ‘good’ ratings is a vital step in the eventual transformation of this school into an outstanding place to be educated.”

The report recognised the achievement of pupils has risen. The school recorded its best ever GCSE results in the summer with 50 per cent of students achieving A*-C grades, including English and maths.

However, inspectors said the school required improvement for its 16 to 19 study programmes.

The report said attendance was in line with the national average but it flagged up a rise in the number of exclusions adding: “The fact remains that the number of exclusions is too high.”

Dr Milner added: “ There has been rapid and deep change as this Ofsted report recognises.

“Although the 16 to 19 provision requires work, outcomes for students leaving the academy are strong.

“The report fails to mention some impressive A2 results.

“However, we accept the importance of improving AS provision.”