The short version
Average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.6 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Anglican/Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.6
2.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
50%
8.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
21%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% 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, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 73 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Anglican/Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 768
- Capacity
- 50%
- FSM
- 20.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Swindon
- Trust
- THE PARK ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Jon Young
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
No official inspection report links have been attached to this school page yet.
Location
Peglars Way, Wichelstowe, Swindon, SN1 7DA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Deanery CE Academy
Secondary · Very close
Kingfisher CE Academy
Primary · Very close
Lift Hazelwood
Primary · 1.2km away
East Wichel Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 1.2km away
The Commonweal School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Robert Le Kyng Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.9km away
Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend The Deanery CofE Academy?
The Deanery CofE Academy currently has 768 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Deanery CofE Academy take?
The Deanery CofE Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Deanery CofE Academy?
The Deanery CofE Academy is in Swindon, SN1 7DA, in the Swindon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Deanery CofE Academy have a sixth form?
No, The Deanery CofE Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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