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Swindon Academy

Beech Avenue, Swindon, SN2 1JR

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Pupils
1,854
Ages
2-19
FSM
38.7%
Attainment 8
50.2
Ofsted
Good
May 2017

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
59.0%
Writing
58.0%
Maths
50.0%
RWM Combined
44.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

What to look for in a primary schoolApplication timelines, KS2 SATs context, and what to ask on a school visit.

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
50.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
31.7%
Basics 9-5
56.8%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
45.6%
EBacc APS
4.58
EBacc 9-5
30.2%
EBacc 9-4
38.5%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
30.76
A*-A Grades
16.8%
A*-B Grades
38.7%
AAB+ %
16.1%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 83 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

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About Swindon Academy

Swindon Academy is a secondary school in Swindon, Swindon. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2017 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.2. The school has around 1,854 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Swindon Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2022 — School remains Good
  2. May 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Swindon Academy

What is Swindon Academy's Ofsted rating?
Swindon Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.
What are Swindon Academy's latest exam results?
Swindon Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Swindon Academy located?
Swindon Academy is a secondary school in Swindon, Swindon (SN2 1JR).
How many pupils attend Swindon Academy?
Swindon Academy has around 1,854 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Swindon Academy with other schools?
View Swindon Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Swindon.