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Great Western Academy

Great Western Academy, Swindon
Secondary

Great Western Academy

William Morris Way, Tadpole Garden Village, Swindon, SN25 2PP

A Good-rated secondary school in Swindon.

Free schools
Pupils
1,025
Ages
11-18
FSM
15.7%
Attainment 8
45.5
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
45.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
15.6%
Basics 9-5
40.6%

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
40.0%
EBacc APS
4.09
EBacc 9-5
17.4%
EBacc 9-4
27.7%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
31.42
A*-A Grades
15.7%
A*-B Grades
41.7%
AAB+ %
12.3%

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 94 students entered

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About Great Western Academy

Great Western Academy is a secondary school in Swindon, Swindon. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.5. The school has around 1,025 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: William Morris Way, Swindon, SN25 2PP | More schools in Swindon

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jan 2023 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Great Western Academy

What is Great Western Academy's Ofsted rating?
Great Western Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Great Western Academy's latest exam results?
Great Western Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Great Western Academy located?
Great Western Academy is a secondary school in Swindon, Swindon (SN25 2PP).
How many pupils attend Great Western Academy?
Great Western Academy has around 1,025 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Great Western Academy with other schools?
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