The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.2
2.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
51%
8.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
42%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 208 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 96 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,182
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 15.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Swindon
- Trust
- THE PARK ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Jon Ward
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
The Learning Campus, Redhouse Way, Swindon, SN25 2ND
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmUplands School
Special school · Very close
Brimble Hill Special School
Special school · Very close
Tadpole Farm CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 328m away
Red Oaks Primary School
Primary · 451m away
Orchid Vale Primary School
Primary · 754m away
Oakhurst Community Primary School
Primary · 824m away
Bridlewood Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Francis CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Abbey Park School a selective school?
No. Abbey Park School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Abbey Park School's Ofsted rating?
Abbey Park School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Abbey Park School?
Abbey Park School currently has 1,182 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Abbey Park School take?
Abbey Park School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Abbey Park School?
Abbey Park School is in Swindon, SN25 2ND, in the Swindon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Abbey Park School have a sixth form?
No, Abbey Park School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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