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New College Swindon
New College Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 1AH, Swindon
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Ages
16–99
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With 44% of students progressing to university, this institution offers a solid pathway for those seeking higher education, although only 5% gain admission to top-third universities. Limited published data on pupil numbers and academic performance makes it challenging to assess overall effectiveness, but the focus on university progression may appeal to parents prioritizing higher education opportunities for their children.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 44% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 5% | Below avg |
Based on 1053 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
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51.55780, -1.75771 · SN3 1AH
School details
Local authoritySwindon
RegionSouth West
URN130851
School typeFurther education
Websitewww.newcollege.ac.uk/
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New College Swindon scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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