The short version
Average GCSE results. 82% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.4
2.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
37%
4.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
30%
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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 167 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 94 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,029
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 27%
Governance
- Local authority
- Swindon
- Trust
- RIVER LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Emma Leigh-Bennett
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Hyde Rd, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, SN2 7SH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon
Primary · Very close
Ruskin Junior School
Primary · 403m away
Beechcroft Infant School
Primary · 876m away
St Luke's Academy
Academy · 962m away
St Luke's School
Special school · 980m away
Grange Infants' School
Primary · 1.0km away
Connex
Independent · 1.2km away
Crowdys Hill School
Special school · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Kingsdown School's Ofsted rating?
Kingsdown School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kingsdown School?
Kingsdown School currently has 1,029 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kingsdown School take?
Kingsdown School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Kingsdown School?
Kingsdown School is in Swindon, SN2 7SH, in the Swindon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kingsdown School have a sixth form?
No, Kingsdown School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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