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Royal Wootton Bassett Academy
Lime Kiln, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 7HG, Wiltshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.3 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 62% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,688
Capacity
1,611
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 51.0, which places it in the top 26% nationally. A commendable 75% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 61% progress to university, with 22% attending top-third institutions. Parent satisfaction is also noteworthy, with 77% of respondents expressing happiness with the school.
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Last inspected: 26 November 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 51.0 | Top 26% 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%. | 75% | Top 26% 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%. | 56% | Top 24% 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%. | 39% | Top 48% 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%. | 23% | Top 48% UK |
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%. | 61% | Above 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%. | 22% | Above avg |
Based on 166 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (392 responses)
★★★★★3.6
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
Good range of subjects
90%
My child feels safe
85%
My child is happy
79%
School has high expectations
79%
Behaviour is good
78%
My child makes good progress
77%
I'd recommend this school
77%
School keeps me informed
75%
Progress is communicated
70%
School supports development
68%
School responds to concerns
47%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.2%
White Other5.6%
Black African4.4%
Asian Other3.7%
Asian Indian2.8%
Mixed Other2.3%
Asian Chinese1.8%
Black Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.54807, -1.90256 · SN4 7HG
School details
Local authorityWiltshire
RegionSouth West
URN136911
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.rwba.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Royal Wootton Bassett Academy rated by Ofsted?
Royal Wootton Bassett Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 November 2024.
Is Royal Wootton Bassett Academy a good school?
Royal Wootton Bassett Academy scores 62.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Royal Wootton Bassett Academy?
Based on 392 Ofsted Parent View responses, Royal Wootton Bassett Academy receives a satisfaction score of 72% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Royal Wootton Bassett Academy in GCSEs?
Royal Wootton Bassett Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.0. 75% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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