The short version
At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
- 41% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 170
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 41%
Governance
- Local authority
- Swindon
- Trust
- BRUNEL ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr David Stevens (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
The Learning Campus, Tadpole Lane, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2NB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAbbey Park School
Secondary · Very close
Brimble Hill Special School
Special school · 323m away
Tadpole Farm CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 394m away
Red Oaks Primary School
Primary · 401m away
Oakhurst Community Primary School
Primary · 796m away
Orchid Vale Primary School
Primary · 889m away
Great Western Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
William Morris Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Uplands School's Ofsted rating?
Uplands School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Uplands School?
Uplands School currently has 170 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Uplands School take?
Uplands School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Uplands School?
Uplands School is in Swindon, SN25 2NB, in the Swindon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Uplands School have a sixth form?
Yes, Uplands School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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