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Kingsdown School
Hyde Rd, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, SN2 7SH, Swindon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.5 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,029
Capacity
1,260
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 41.4, placing it in the top 73% nationally. However, only 58% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, which may be a consideration for parents. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 60% recommending the school, indicating areas for potential improvement in community engagement.
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Last inspected: 28 January 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality 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. | 41.4 | Bottom 27% 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%. | 58% | Bottom 30% 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%. | 37% | Bottom 32% 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%. | 30% | Bottom 40% 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%. | 18% | Bottom 40% UK |
Parent View (216 responses)
★★★★★3.2
Good range of subjects
87%
School has high expectations
80%
Good range of extra-curricular
76%
My child feels safe
75%
My child makes good progress
72%
Progress is communicated
70%
Behaviour is good
67%
My child is happy
65%
School keeps me informed
65%
I'd recommend this school
60%
School supports development
57%
School responds to concerns
42%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.3%
White Other4.0%
Black African3.1%
Asian Indian2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Asian Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed Other1.2%
Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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51.59193, -1.75896 · SN2 7SH
School details
Local authoritySwindon
RegionSouth West
URN145139
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.kingsdownschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Kingsdown School rated by Ofsted?
Kingsdown School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 January 2020.
Is Kingsdown School a good school?
Kingsdown School scores 18.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% 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 Kingsdown School?
Based on 216 Ofsted Parent View responses, Kingsdown School receives a satisfaction score of 64% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Kingsdown School in GCSEs?
Kingsdown School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.4. 58% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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