The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- 39% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
44%
-18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.2
6.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
57%
15.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
46%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.15
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
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 191 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 164 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,854
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 38.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Swindon
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Karen Wright (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Beech Avenue, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 1JR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRodbourne Cheney Primary School
Primary · 893m away
Greenmeadow Primary School
Primary · 895m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 971m away
Seven Fields Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Crowdys Hill School
Special school · 1.0km away
Ferndale Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 1.1km away
Compass Community School Wheatley Park
Independent · 1.1km away
Moredon Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Swindon Academy a selective school?
No. Swindon Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Swindon Academy's Ofsted rating?
Swindon Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Swindon Academy?
Swindon Academy currently has 1,854 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Swindon Academy take?
Swindon Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 19. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Swindon Academy?
Swindon Academy is in Swindon, SN2 1JR, in the Swindon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Swindon Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Swindon Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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