Swindon Academy
| Type | Other schools / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 2-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Beech Avenue Swindon Wiltshire SN2 1JR |
| Phone | 01793426900 |
| Reference Number | 135364 |
Swindon Academy continues to demonstrate a good standard of education, as highlighted by the recent inspection. The school fosters a warm and supportive environment where both staff and pupils adhere to high expectations regarding behaviour and learning. Relationships at the school are strong, contributing to a positive atmosphere that enhances learning. There is a commitment to inclusivity, particularly for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), although some areas require further attention to meet the needs of all students effectively. Communication with parents has been identified as an area needing improvement, as some parents expressed concerns about how issues were addressed.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1854 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.35%
Girls: 48.65% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 38.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 37.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 53 | 38 | 91 |
| 2 | 49 | 40 | 89 |
| 3 | 67 | 34 | 101 |
| 4 | 54 | 44 | 98 |
| 5 | 51 | 41 | 92 |
| 6 | 62 | 54 | 116 |
| 7 | 88 | 105 | 193 |
| 8 | 103 | 95 | 198 |
| 9 | 97 | 98 | 195 |
| 10 | 85 | 91 | 176 |
| 11 | 74 | 102 | 176 |
| 12 | 44 | 43 | 87 |
| 13 | 43 | 30 | 73 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 53.9% |
| Indian | 10.1% |
| White, Other | 7.9% |
| African | 6.3% |
| Unclassified | 5.6% |
| Asian, Other | 4.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 Jun 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Jun 2022 | School inspection |
| 24 May 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Feb 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Jan 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 19 Mar 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 22 Jan 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 04 May 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 27 Jan 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Mar 2009 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Leaders have high expectations for all pupils.
- Strong relationships between staff and students.
- Good behaviour and clear routines in lessons.
- Strong subject knowledge among teachers.
- Effective response to bullying incidents.
- Wider personal development opportunities for pupils.
- High priority placed on reading across all ages.
- Ambitious mathematics curriculum.
Areas for Improvement
- Support for pupils with SEND is inconsistent, leading to gaps in knowledge.
- Communication with parents about concerns needs improvement.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 50.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 57.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 68% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 30.39 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 33.23 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C | C | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 16.1% |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 44% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 2% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 101 | ||
| Maths | 99 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3 | ||
| Writing | -0.7 | ||
| Maths | -2.5 |
How many students meet the standards
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 16 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 19 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 107 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 77 | 4 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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Rodbourne Cheney Primary School
Broadway, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 3BN |
0.55 miles |
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Greenmeadow Primary School
Pen Close, Greenmeadow, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 3LW |
0.56 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Bessemer Road East, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 1PE |
0.6 miles |
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Seven Fields Primary School
Leigh Road, Penhill, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 5DE |
0.62 miles |
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Ferndale Primary School & Nursery
Wiltshire Avenue, Wiltshire Avenue, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 1NX |
0.65 miles |
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Gorse Hill Primary School
Avening Street, Gorse Hill, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 8BZ |
0.79 miles |
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Moredon Primary School
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0.83 miles |
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Beechcroft Infant School
Beechcroft Road, Upper Stratton, Beechcroft Infants School, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 7QE |
0.88 miles |
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Haydon Wick Primary School
The Brow, Haydon Wick, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 1HT |
1.03 miles |
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Catherine Wayte Primary School
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1.1 miles |
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Even Swindon Primary School
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1.28 miles |
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Haydonleigh Primary School
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1.28 miles |
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Abbey Meads Community Primary School
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1.29 miles |
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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon
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1.32 miles |
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Ruskin Junior School
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1.35 miles |
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Drove Primary School
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1.53 miles |
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Queens Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 1AR |
1.54 miles |
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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
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1.63 miles |
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Orchid Vale Primary School
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1.64 miles |
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Grange Infants' School
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1.65 miles |
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Crowdys Hill School
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0.62 miles |
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Compass Community School Wheatley Park
25-27 Moredon Road, Rodbourne Cheney, Swindon, SN25 3DF |
0.66 miles |
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Connex
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0.84 miles |
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Nova Hreod Academy
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0.9 miles |
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St Luke's Academy
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0.92 miles |
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UTC Swindon
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1.38 miles |
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Kingsdown School
Hyde Rd, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, SN2 7SH |
1.42 miles |
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Ocotal Way, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3LR |
1.52 miles |
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2.05 miles |
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2.06 miles |
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Lawn Manor Academy
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2.08 miles |
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Uplands School
The Learning Campus, Tadpole Lane, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2NB |
2.14 miles |
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The Commonweal School
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2.22 miles |
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Great Western Academy
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2.56 miles |
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The Deanery CofE Academy
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2.61 miles |
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Churchward School
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2.61 miles |
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The Dorcan Academy
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2.84 miles |
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2.99 miles |
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Maranatha Christian School
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The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College
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