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The Commonweal School

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The Commonweal School

The Mall, Old Town, Swindon, SN1 4JE

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Pupils
1,382
Ages
11-19
FSM
17.7%
Attainment 8
46.3
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2017

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
46.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
20.1%
Basics 9-5
38.3%

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
35.5%
EBacc APS
4.12
EBacc 9-5
14.5%
EBacc 9-4
21.0%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
28.69
A*-A Grades
11.3%
A*-B Grades
33.9%
AAB+ %
7.4%

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 139 students entered

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About The Commonweal School

The Commonweal School is a secondary school in Swindon, Swindon. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2017 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.3. The school has around 1,382 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 The Commonweal School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2023 — School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
  2. Nov 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Commonweal School

What is The Commonweal School's Ofsted rating?
The Commonweal School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.
What are The Commonweal School's latest exam results?
The Commonweal School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Commonweal School located?
The Commonweal School is a secondary school in Swindon, Swindon (SN1 4JE).
How many pupils attend The Commonweal School?
The Commonweal School has around 1,382 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Commonweal School with other schools?
View The Commonweal School'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.