Great Western Academy
| Type | Secondary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | William Morris Way Tadpole Garden Village Swindon SN25 2PP |
| Phone | 01793209700 |
| Reference Number | 145883 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 952 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.21%
Girls: 49.79% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 105 | 68 | 173 |
| 8 | 86 | 72 | 158 |
| 9 | 86 | 72 | 158 |
| 10 | 68 | 91 | 159 |
| 11 | 72 | 79 | 151 |
| 12 | 43 | 56 | 99 |
| 13 | 18 | 36 | 54 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 72.4% |
| White, Other | 10.1% |
| African | 3.8% |
| Indian | 1.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| Asian, Other | 1.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 1.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-03-02 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-10 | School inspection: | School 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 47.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
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.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.14 | Unlock | Unlock |
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:
Sample
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UnlockProgress 8 Score
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.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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William Morris Primary School
William Morris Way, Tadpole Garden Village, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2PP |
0.01 miles |
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Abbey Farm Educate Together Primary
Diamond Crescent, Abbey Farm, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2SJ |
0.67 miles |
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Tadpole Farm CofE Primary Academy
Greene Street, Tadpole Garden Village, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2QS |
0.71 miles |
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Red Oaks Primary School
Redhouse Way, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2AN |
0.81 miles |
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Brimble Hill Special School
Tadpole Lane, Redhouse, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2NB |
0.85 miles |
|
Bridlewood Primary School
Chartwell Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2EX |
0.9 miles |
|
Oakhurst Community Primary School
Pioneer Road, Oakhurst, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2HY |
1.02 miles |
|
Orchid Vale Primary School
Torun Way, Haydon End, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 1UG |
1.16 miles |
|
Abbey Meads Community Primary School
Hugo Drive, Abbey Meads, Hugo Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 4GY |
1.38 miles |
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St Francis CofE Primary School
Aiken Road, Taw Hill, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 1UH |
1.45 miles |
|
Catherine Wayte Primary School
Elstree Way, Abbey Meads, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 4TA |
1.46 miles |
|
St Leonard's Church of England Primary Academy
Linley Road, Blunsdon, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN26 7AP |
1.46 miles |
|
Haydonleigh Primary School
Haydon Court Drive, Haydon Wick, Haydonleigh Primary School, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 1JP |
1.5 miles |
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Haydon Wick Primary School
The Brow, Haydon Wick, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 1HT |
1.77 miles |
|
Greenmeadow Primary School
Pen Close, Greenmeadow, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 3LW |
2.01 miles |
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Seven Fields Primary School
Leigh Road, Penhill, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 5DE |
2.11 miles |
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Rodbourne Cheney Primary School
Broadway, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 3BN |
2.19 miles |
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Moredon Primary School
Moredon Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 2JG |
2.22 miles |
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Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy
The Buffer, Purton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 4GT |
2.44 miles |
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Cricklade Manor Prep
Manor House, Swindon, SN6 6BB |
2.47 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Churchward School
William Morris Way, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2PP |
0.21 miles |
|
Uplands School
The Learning Campus, Tadpole Lane, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2NB |
0.67 miles |
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Abbey Park School
The Learning Campus, Redhouse Way, Swindon, SN25 2ND |
0.74 miles |
|
St Luke's Academy
Cricklade Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 7AS |
2.39 miles |
|
Nova Hreod Academy
Akers Way, Moredon, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 2NQ |
2.41 miles |
|
Swindon Academy
Beech Avenue, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 1JR |
2.56 miles |
|
Meadow Bridge School
The Old School House, High Street, Cricklade, Wiltshire, SN6 6DD |
2.71 miles |
|
Kingsdown School
Hyde Rd, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, SN2 7SH |
2.84 miles |
|
Crowdys Hill School
Jefferies Avenue, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 7HJ |
2.94 miles |
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Bradon Forest School
The Peak, Purton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 4AT |
3.15 miles |
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UTC Swindon
Bristol Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 5ET |
3.72 miles |
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Maranatha Christian School
Queenlaines Farm, Sevenhampton, Wiltshire, SN6 7SQ |
4 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic College
Ocotal Way, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3LR |
4.05 miles |
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Lydiard Park Academy
Grange Park Way, Grange Park, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 6HN |
4.09 miles |
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Highworth Warneford School
Shrivenham Road, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7BZ |
4.54 miles |
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New College Swindon
New College Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 1AH |
4.59 miles |
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The Commonweal School
The Mall, Old Town, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 4JE |
4.63 miles |
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Lawn Manor Academy
Salcombe Grove, Swindon, SN3 1ER |
4.64 miles |
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The Deanery CofE Academy
Peglars Way, Wichelstowe, Swindon, SN1 7DA |
4.7 miles |