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Swindon Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,880 boys and girls aged between 3 and 19. (See here for details of the primary school.) In June 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of United Learning Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Nova Hreod Academy, North Oxfordshire Academy, Campion School, Glenmoor Academy and Winton Academy.)
Particular strengths include Attendance. Relative weaknesses include Admissions and Disadvantaged pupils.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | Nova Hreod Academy | |
| 1.3 | UTC Swindon | |
| 1.6 | St Joseph's Catholic College | |
| 1.6 | Kingsdown School | |
| 2.0 | Abbey Park School | |
| 2.1 | Lawn Manor Academy | |
| 2.2 | The Commonweal School | |
| 2.5 | Great Western Academy | |
| 2.5 | The Deanery CE Academy | |
| 2.8 | Lydiard Park Academy | |
| 2.9 | The Dorcan Academy | |
| 3.5 | Bradon Forest School |
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Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates are roughly average and the incidence of persistent absence is quite low.
Attainment: About average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is very high.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is below average, progress is poor and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Destinations: Poor. The proportions of students going on to education, training or work at the ages of 16 and 18 are both very low. Show details
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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