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Swindon Academy
Beech Avenue, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 1JR, Swindon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
72.1 / 100
Top 28%
Better than 72% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,854
Capacity
2,243
Ages
2–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this all-through school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 50.2, placing it in the top 29% nationally. Parent satisfaction is reflected in a LocaleIQ score of 72.1, indicating it outperforms 72% of schools in the area. However, while 76% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the KS2 results show room for improvement, with only 44% meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths.
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Last inspected: 24 May 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 50.2 | Top 29% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 76% | Top 24% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 57% | Top 22% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 46% | Top 22% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 39% | Top 22% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 44% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | No UK data |
University Destinations
| 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%. | 42% | 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%. | 9% | Below avg |
Based on 66 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British53.9%
Asian Indian10.1%
White Other7.9%
Black African6.3%
Asian Other4.5%
Mixed Other2.6%
Other2.3%
Asian Pakistani1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.58119, -1.78704 · SN2 1JR
School details
Local authoritySwindon
RegionSouth West
URN135364
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.swindon-academy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Swindon Academy rated by Ofsted?
Swindon Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 May 2017.
Is Swindon Academy a good school?
Swindon Academy scores 72.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 28% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Swindon Academy in GCSEs?
Swindon Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.2. 76% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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