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The Commonweal School
The Mall, Old Town, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 4JE, Swindon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
47.9 / 100
Bottom 48%
Better than 48% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,382
Capacity
1,400
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE results where the Attainment 8 score is above the national average. Approximately 64% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 56% progress to university, with 15% attending top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 36%, which may be a consideration for parents looking for a more rigorous academic pathway.
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Last inspected: 28 November 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. | 46.3 | Top 47% 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%. | 64% | Bottom 46% 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%. | 38% | Bottom 36% 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%. | 36% | Bottom 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%. | 21% | Bottom 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%. | 56% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 15% | Average |
Based on 131 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British63.2%
White Other7.5%
Asian Indian7.2%
Asian Other3.2%
Black African3.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Mixed Other2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Black Other0.5%
Other0.5%
White Irish0.4%
Black Caribbean0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.54913, -1.78785 · SN1 4JE
School details
Local authoritySwindon
RegionSouth West
URN137190
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.commonweal.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Commonweal School rated by Ofsted?
The Commonweal School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 November 2017.
Is The Commonweal School a good school?
The Commonweal School scores 47.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 48% 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 The Commonweal School in GCSEs?
The Commonweal School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.3. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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