Royal Wootton Bassett Academy

A not judged academy converter school in Wiltshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Royal Wootton Bassett Academy.

Swindon, SN47HG Ofsted: Not Judged Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
56.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.08
English & Maths grade 4+ %
60.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 70.7%
Continue in education or training
50.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 57.0%
Sustained employment
57.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 28.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Not Judged

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

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
26 November 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
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
Lime Kiln
Royal Wootton Bassett
Swindon, SN47HG
Phone
1793841900
Website
rwba.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136911
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Lime Kiln, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, SN4 7HG
Website
http://www.rwba.org.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ASCEND LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1,611 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,727
Free School Meals
14.9% (257 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.4% (41 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
57.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
28.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
7.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
6.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
54%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
169 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
7.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
70.7 (+18.7 vs average)
Attainment 8:
47.4 (+7.9 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
108 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
216
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,727 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Art & Design (Fine Art) (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(7 students)
Law / Legal Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★★★
(23 students)
Economics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(12 students)
Engineering Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★★ ★
(22 students)
Business Studies:Single (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(32 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"A global school in a local community."

Compassion Aspiration Respect Dedication Integrity

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher welcomes visitors and staff, emphasising vibrancy, continuous improvement, high achievement, and developing responsible, health-conscious global citizens; notes strong Sixth Form and local/international links.

Facilities

Library learning centre Fully networked classrooms Recording studio Technology workshops Science laboratories Playing fields Floodlit all-weather pitch Sports hall Swimming pool Sixth Form Centre

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced curriculum Personalised learning 50 periods per fortnight Computer Science taught as a core subject

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