Swindon Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Swindon. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Swindon Academy.

Swindon, SN21JR Ofsted: Good Age 3-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

54

/ 100

All-through weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for All-through schools

Progress 8 score
67.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 25.0%
Raw: 0.61
English & Maths grade 4+ %
61.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 72.3%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
40.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 47.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 15.0%
Raw: 3.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
24 May 2017
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Beech Avenue
Swindon, SN21JR
Phone
1793426900
Website
swindon-academy.org

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
135364
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
All-through
Address
Beech Avenue, Swindon, SN2 1JR
Website
www.swindon-academy.org
Age range
3-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
2243 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,864
Free School Meals
44.9% (837 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.6% (48 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
39.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
32.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
7.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
10.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
34%
Quality: Below Average
Sixth Form Size
71 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
7.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
72.3 (+20.3 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
36.7 (+17.3 vs average)
Attainment 8:
48.7 (+9.2 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.61 (+0.8 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
55 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
110
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,864 pupils
3-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★★ ★
(15 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(6 students)
Social Science (VRQ Level 3)
★ ★★★★
(11 students)

Strong performance in 3 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Swindon Academy is a School of Character and Excellence"

Hard Work Kindness Responsibility

The ethos is rooted in Christian roots and fully inclusive, welcoming and respecting students and staff of all faiths and none.

Head Teacher's Message

I am fortunate to lead this successful and happy academy with our hardworking, enthusiastic students, ambitious staff, supportive parents and committed governors.

Facilities

3G Astroturf International standard Sports hall with changing rooms – match certified for Basketball and Netball Dance Studio Drama space with lighting rigs Large performance hall with tiered seating Recording studio Playing fields Science laboratories Meeting rooms Band room Art room Food tech rooms

SEND Provision

An inclusive SEND provision with a whole-school approach; identifies and provides for pupils with SEND; works with parents and external agencies; ensures Equality Act 2010 duties.

Admissions Criteria

Places are allocated by Swindon Borough Council; applications should be made via the Council's website; there is an In-Year Admissions process; Primary is split across Beech Avenue and Alton Close; Year 6 students are entitled to a place in Swindon Academy Secondary at Year 7.