SchoolScoresSwindon Academy
Academy · All-through, ages 2 to 19 · Mixed · Nursery class · Sixth form
Part of UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Beech Avenue, Swindon, SN2 1JR
01793 426900 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 19 May 2026 , published 29 June 2026.
In short: 3 strong, 5 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Post-16 provisionSixth form or other study after 16. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
110 pupils in this year group.
44% — 16 points below the Swindon average, and 18 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Swindon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 44% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 59% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 58% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 50% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 99 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
169 pupils in this year group.
57% — 14 points above the Swindon average, and 12 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Swindon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 57% | 43% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 50.2 | 44 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.6 | 3.9 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
191 pupils in this year group.
87% — 5 points below the Swindon average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Swindon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 87% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 23% | 19% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 9% | 19% | 13% |
| Further education college | 48% | 47% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 3% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 91% | 87% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
60 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Swindon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C | C | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 17% | 18% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 39% | 42% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 30.8 | 29.3 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
20 subjects, 137 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 21 | 0% | 0% | 19% |
| Biology | 12 | 8% | 17% | 27% |
| Chemistry | 11 | 0% | 0% | 30% |
| Geography | 11 | 9% | 27% | 23% |
| Mathematics | 11 | 9% | 45% | 40% |
| Sociology | 10 | 0% | 10% | 20% |
| English Literature | 9 | 0% | 22% | 23% |
| Design and Technology (Product Design) | 8 | 0% | 13% | 15% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 7 | 0% | 0% | 24% |
| History | 6 | 17% | 33% | 23% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Art and Design (Fine Art), English Language, Religious Studies, Drama and Theatre Studies, Mathematics (Further), Physics, Art and Design (Photography), Business Studies:Single, Portuguese, Spanish.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
64 students in this year group.
86% — 10 points above the Swindon average, and 7 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Swindon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 86% | 76% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 8% | 7% |
| Work | 27% | 34% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 79% | 86% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
66 students in this year group.
42% — 7 points below the Swindon average, and 18 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Swindon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 42% | 49% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 9% | 8% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 51% | 42% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Swindon. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in (Year 7)?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 200 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 224 |
| Of those, offered a place | 187 (83%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 442 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.2 · 2026: 1.1
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
How hard is it to get in (Reception)?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 66 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 65 |
| Of those, offered a place | 65 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 91 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Swindon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 16 state secondary schools in Swindon. Higher than 78% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 41.0% | 25.7%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 13th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Swindon. Higher than 44% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.7% | 3.6%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Swindon. Higher than 73% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 16.9% | 14.8%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 16 state secondary schools in Swindon. Higher than 84% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 36.1% | 19.8%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 8th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Swindon. Lower than 52% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 8.2% | 8.5%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 9th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Swindon. Lower than 53% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 22.8% | 23.7%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 11th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Swindon. Lower than 18% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 36.8 | 34.4 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 11th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Swindon. Lower than 23% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.8% | 9.4% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.26% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 16 state secondary schools in Swindon. Higher than 91% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 19.4 | 17.1 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 6th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Swindon. Higher than 47% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.7 | 11.3 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 16 state secondary schools in Swindon. Higher than 84% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 21.2% | 13.0%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Nova Hreod Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 53% grade 5+ English and maths
- UTC Swindon 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 25% grade 5+ English and maths
- Kingsdown School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 37% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Joseph's Catholic College 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 28% grade 5+ English and maths
- Abbey Park School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 51% grade 5+ English and maths
- Lawn Manor Academy 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 30% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Commonweal School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed, may be improving 2023 · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
- Great Western Academy 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 41% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Deanery CofE Academy 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Inadequate (2023, before conversion) · 50% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Dorcan Academy 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 45% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Swindon Academy's Ofsted rating?
Swindon Academy was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 19 May 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 3 strong, 5 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did Swindon Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 57% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 12 points above the England average of 45%.
Is Swindon Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 224 families put Swindon Academy as their first choice for 200 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 187 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 135364.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.