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Kingsdown School

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Kingsdown School

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

Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Jan 2020

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

41.3school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

41.3

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2342.646.4
2023/2441.646.4
2024/2541.346.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.030.00
2023/24-0.360.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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Nearby secondary schools

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0.96 km away · Academy special sponsor led
Good
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1.59 km away · Community special school
Good
Swindon Academy
2.28 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
St Joseph's Catholic College
3.04 km away · Academy converter
Good

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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