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Royal Wootton Bassett Academy

Royal Wootton Bassett Academy, Swindon
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Royal Wootton Bassett Academy

Lime Kiln, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, SN4 7HG

A Good-rated secondary school in Swindon.

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Pupils
1,688
Ages
11-18
FSM
13.0%
Attainment 8
50.9
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
50.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
26.4%
Basics 9-5
54.3%

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
38.8%
EBacc APS
4.46
EBacc 9-5
16.2%
EBacc 9-4
23.0%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
36.36
A*-A Grades
30.2%
A*-B Grades
55.1%
AAB+ %
21.0%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 144 students entered

Community & Reviews

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About Royal Wootton Bassett Academy

Royal Wootton Bassett Academy is a secondary school in Swindon, Wiltshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 392 responses), 77% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.9. The school has around 1,688 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Lime Kiln, Swindon, SN4 7HG | More schools in Wiltshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Nov 2024 — Good
  2. Nov 2013 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Royal Wootton Bassett Academy

What is Royal Wootton Bassett Academy's Ofsted rating?
Royal Wootton Bassett Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What do parents say about Royal Wootton Bassett Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 392 responses): 77% of parents would recommend Royal Wootton Bassett Academy.
What are Royal Wootton Bassett Academy's latest exam results?
Royal Wootton Bassett Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Royal Wootton Bassett Academy located?
Royal Wootton Bassett Academy is a secondary school in Swindon, Wiltshire (SN4 7HG).
How many pupils attend Royal Wootton Bassett Academy?
Royal Wootton Bassett Academy has around 1,688 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Royal Wootton Bassett Academy with other schools?
View Royal Wootton Bassett 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 Wiltshire.