Kingsdown School

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Swindon, SN27SH Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
46.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.36
English & Maths grade 4+ %
54.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 60.1%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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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
28 January 2020
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
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
Hyde Rd
Stratton St Margaret
Swindon, SN27SH
Phone
1793822284
Website
kingsdownschool.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145139
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Hyde Rd, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, SN2 7SH
Website
www.kingsdownschool.co.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
RIVER LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1260 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
990
Free School Meals
27.0% (267 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.7% (56 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
26.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
41.6
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.4
English Attainment 8:
9.2
Maths Attainment 8:
8.4
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
11.6
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.4
Ebacc English:
94.8%
Ebacc Entry:
24.3%
Ebacc Humanities:
76.9%
Ebacc Languages:
47.4%
Ebacc Maths:
97.7%
Ebacc Sciences:
96.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.36
Progress 8 Range:
-0.59 to -0.14

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
28 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
165
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
990 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"We champion each and every student."

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Kingsdown School. The Headteacher, Mrs E Leigh-Bennett, describes Kingsdown as a school of excellence bursting with pride and ambition, champions every student, and emphasises ongoing professional development and a culture built on the BEATs.

Facilities

fitness gym outdoor sports area DT department (newly refurbished)

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

After-school Home Learning Club known as the Learning Lounge.

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