Best secondary schools in Swindon
Swindon schools vary sharply; anchor every shortlist to a target sector. This ranking covers 14 secondary schools in the Swindon local authority. Postcode area SN25 has the highest average school score (49.0 across 2 schools), while SN1 sits at the lower end (20.6). 79% of ranked Swindon secondary schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 secondary schools in Swindon on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the Swindon comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
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Positions 11–14 in the Swindon ranking.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Kingsdown School | 16.2 | Good | Secondary |
| 12 | Highworth Warneford School | 8 | Requires improvement | Secondary |
| 13 | UTC Swindon | 5.1 | Requires improvement | Secondary |
| 14 | The Deanery CofE Academy | 3.2 | Inadequate | Secondary |
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Questions about secondary schools in Swindon
What is the best secondary school in Swindon?
The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College is the top-ranked secondary school in Swindon (LocaleIQ score 80.8 out of 100). Ofsted: Good. Attainment 8 53.5. The score combines Ofsted outcome, Progress 8 and Attainment 8, and cohort-weighted percentile ranks within the Swindon secondary pool.
What is the best primary school in Swindon?
The Croft Primary School tops the Swindon primary school ranking (LocaleIQ 98.1). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 80% · higher 20%. See the full primary school ranking for Swindon for the complete list.
Which secondary schools in Swindon have the best GCSE results?
Attainment 8 measures average GCSE grades across eight subjects; Progress 8 compares actual grades against predictions based on KS2 — a positive figure means pupils outperformed expectations. Top performers in Swindon: The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College (Attainment 8 53.5); Swindon Academy (Attainment 8 50.2); Lydiard Park Academy (Attainment 8 47.0). Both metrics feed into the LocaleIQ secondary school score.
Are there any Outstanding-rated secondary schools in Swindon?
None of the ranked secondary schools in Swindon currently hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating. 11 schools are rated Good — the highest grade in the Swindon pool. Ofsted re-inspects on a risk-based cycle, so ratings can change; check individual profiles for inspection dates.
How many secondary schools are ranked in Swindon?
This ranking covers 14 secondary schools in the Swindon comparison pool. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Which area of Swindon has the best secondary schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, SN25 has the strongest cluster — 49.0 average across 2 ranked secondary schools. SN1 sits at the lower end (20.6 average). Swindon schools vary sharply; anchor every shortlist to a target sector. Postcode averages mask individual variation — always review each school's full profile.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.