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Kingsdown School

Kingsdown School, Swindon
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Kingsdown School

Hyde Rd, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, SN2 7SH

A Good-rated secondary school in Swindon.

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Pupils
1,029
Ages
11-16
FSM
27.0%
Attainment 8
41.3
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2020

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
41.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
14.6%
Basics 9-5
37.0%

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
29.9%
EBacc APS
3.54
EBacc 9-5
13.6%
EBacc 9-4
17.5%
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About Kingsdown School

Kingsdown School is a secondary school in Swindon, Swindon. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2020 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 216 responses), 60% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.3. The school has around 1,029 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Hyde Rd, Swindon, SN2 7SH | More schools in Swindon

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Kingsdown School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Jan 2020 — Good
  3. Feb 2016 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Kingsdown School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Kingsdown School

What is Kingsdown School's Ofsted rating?
Kingsdown School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2020 inspection.
What do parents say about Kingsdown School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 216 responses): 60% of parents would recommend Kingsdown School.
What are Kingsdown School's latest exam results?
Kingsdown School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Kingsdown School located?
Kingsdown School is a secondary school in Swindon, Swindon (SN2 7SH).
How many pupils attend Kingsdown School?
Kingsdown School has around 1,029 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Kingsdown School with other schools?
View Kingsdown 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.