The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.1 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
48.1
4.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
45%
3.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
47%
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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 204 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 73 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 931
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 18.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Trust
- THE ATHELSTAN TRUST
- Head
- Sarah Haines (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
The Peak, Purton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 4AT
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Bradon Forest School a selective school?
No. Bradon Forest School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Bradon Forest School's Ofsted rating?
Bradon Forest School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bradon Forest School?
Bradon Forest School currently has 931 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bradon Forest School take?
Bradon Forest School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Bradon Forest School?
Bradon Forest School is in Swindon, SN5 4AT, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bradon Forest School have a sixth form?
No, Bradon Forest School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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