Royal Wootton Bassett Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Lime Kiln Royal Wootton Bassett Swindon Wiltshire SN4 7HG |
| Phone | 01793841900 |
| Reference Number | 136911 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1688 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.9%
Girls: 48.1% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 12.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 150 | 135 | 285 |
| 8 | 154 | 134 | 288 |
| 9 | 151 | 143 | 294 |
| 10 | 155 | 136 | 291 |
| 11 | 146 | 132 | 278 |
| 12 | 53 | 64 | 117 |
| 13 | 67 | 68 | 135 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 73.2% |
| White, Other | 5.6% |
| African | 4.4% |
| Asian, Other | 3.7% |
| Indian | 2.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 1.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 28 Nov 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 10 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Wootton Bassett School | |
| 10 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Oct 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 15 Oct 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 08 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Jan 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 24 Jan 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 22 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
| 22 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 51 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 56.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 73% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 37.01 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 39.14 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 21% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 121 | 8 |
| Third Preference | 62 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 177 | 64 |
Previous Years
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| Employment | |
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| Name | Distance |
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St Bartholomew's Primary Academy
The Rosary, Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, SN4 8AZ |
0.26 miles |
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Longleaze Primary School
Byron Avenue, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 8BA |
0.41 miles |
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Wootton Bassett Infants' School
High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 7BS |
0.56 miles |
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Noremarsh Junior School
Clarendon Drive, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 8BT |
0.57 miles |
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Lydiard Millicent CofE Primary School
The Butts, Lydiard Millicent, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 3LR |
2.14 miles |
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Millbrook Primary School
Worsley Road, Freshbrook, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 8NU |
2.72 miles |
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Tregoze Primary School
Sleaford Close, Grange Park, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 6JU |
2.73 miles |
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery, Purton
College Road, Purton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 4AR |
3.01 miles |
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Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School
Beaumaris Road, Toothill, Oliver Tomkins Schools, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 8LW |
3.08 miles |
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Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Beaumaris Road, Toothill, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 8LW |
3.08 miles |
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Brook Field Primary School
Cartwright Drive, Shaw, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 5SB |
3.22 miles |
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Shaw Ridge Primary School
Ridge Green, Shaw, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 5PU |
3.27 miles |
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Broad Town Church of England Primary School
Broad Town, Wootton Bassett, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 7RE |
3.33 miles |
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Lift Hazelwood
Stokesay Drive, Toothill, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 8DR |
3.4 miles |
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Brinkworth Earl Danby's Church of England Primary
School Hill, Brinkworth, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 5AX |
3.48 miles |
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3.48 miles |
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3.55 miles |
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3.63 miles |
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3.86 miles |
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4 miles |
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Grange Park Way, Grange Park, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 6HN |
2.53 miles |
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Bradon Forest School
The Peak, Purton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 4AT |
2.9 miles |
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The Deanery CofE Academy
Peglars Way, Wichelstowe, Swindon, SN1 7DA |
4.01 miles |
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4.61 miles |
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4.76 miles |
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4.92 miles |
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4.93 miles |
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4.93 miles |