Abbey Park School
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | The Learning Campus Redhouse Way Swindon SN25 2ND |
| Phone | 01793705400 |
| Reference Number | 145744 |
Abbey Park School has been evaluated as good overall, demonstrating a solid performance across key areas such as the quality of education, behaviour, and leadership. The school, which has not been previously inspected under section 5, exhibits a positive and focused learning environment that fosters pupil pride and ambition through its 'Abbey Park Proud' vision. While most pupils respond well to high expectations, a small minority exhibit challenging behaviours, which are effectively managed by the leadership team.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1182 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.15%
Girls: 45.85% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 15.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 14.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 112 | 124 | 236 |
| 8 | 129 | 110 | 239 |
| 9 | 140 | 98 | 238 |
| 10 | 133 | 105 | 238 |
| 11 | 126 | 105 | 231 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 78.3% |
| White, Other | 9.5% |
| African | 2.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.8% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 Jan 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Jan 2023 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Leaders have established high expectations for pupil behaviour and engagement.
- Curriculum is broad, ambitious, and well-sequenced, catering to diverse needs.
- Effective monitoring ensures targeted support for reading and phonics.
- Strong emphasis on personal development through various extracurricular programs.
- Pupils have good relationships with staff and feel safe and supported.
Areas for Improvement
- Certain pupils receive additional help during modern foreign language classes, leading to gaps in language learning.
- Management does not evaluate the effectiveness of behaviour strategies adequately.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 46.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 50.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 63.6% |
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:
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 203 | 12 |
| Third Preference | 81 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 7 | 1 |
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