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Great Western Academy
William Morris Way, Tadpole Garden Village, Swindon, SN25 2PP, Swindon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
49.4 / 100
Bottom 49%
Better than 49% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,025
Capacity
1,210
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 70% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 45.5 places it in the top 52% nationally, the percentage of students progressing to top-third universities is relatively low at 13%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment with a commendable focus on preparing students for further education.
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Last inspected: 10 January 2023Quality 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. | 45.5 | Bottom 48% 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%. | 70% | Top 40% 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%. | 41% | Bottom 43% 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%. | 40% | Top 38% 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%. | 28% | Top 38% 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%. | 67% | 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%. | 13% | Average |
Based on 30 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.5%
White Other8.8%
Black African4.6%
Asian Indian2.0%
Mixed Other1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Asian Other1.4%
Other1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Black Other0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.61397, -1.81470 · SN25 2PP
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is Great Western Academy rated by Ofsted?
Great Western Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 January 2023.
Is Great Western Academy a good school?
Great Western Academy scores 49.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 49% 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 Great Western Academy in GCSEs?
Great Western Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.5. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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