The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (105% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.0
7.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
56%
14.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
39%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.06
Band 3Source: 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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 276 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% 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 131 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,688
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 13%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Trust
- ASCEND LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Anita Ellis (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lime Kiln, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 7HG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Royal Wootton Bassett Academy a selective school?
No. Royal Wootton Bassett Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Royal Wootton Bassett Academy's Ofsted rating?
Royal Wootton Bassett Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Royal Wootton Bassett Academy?
Royal Wootton Bassett Academy currently has 1,688 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Royal Wootton Bassett Academy take?
Royal Wootton Bassett Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Royal Wootton Bassett Academy?
Royal Wootton Bassett Academy is in Swindon, SN4 7HG, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Royal Wootton Bassett Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Royal Wootton Bassett Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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