The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 37.5 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
37.5
6.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
30%
11.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
31%
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
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 191 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 91 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 940
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 39.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Swindon
- Trust
- ASCEND LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sandra Muir
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Salcombe Grove, Swindon, SN3 1ER
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLainesmead Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 430m away
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Primary · 898m away
Drove Primary School
Primary · 912m away
Mountford Manor Primary School
Primary · 940m away
Oaktree Nursery and Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Joseph's Catholic College
Secondary · 1.1km away
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Goddard Park Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lawn Manor Academy's Ofsted rating?
Lawn Manor Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lawn Manor Academy?
Lawn Manor Academy currently has 940 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lawn Manor Academy take?
Lawn Manor Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Lawn Manor Academy?
Lawn Manor Academy is in Swindon, SN3 1ER, in the Swindon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lawn Manor Academy have a sixth form?
No, Lawn Manor Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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