Swindon Academy
Swindon Academy is an all-through school (Academy sponsor led), ages 2–19, in Swindon, SN2, in the Swindon council area. It has 1,820 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (19 May 2026): Report card: Strong standard in 3 areas, Expected standard in 5 areas. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Report card: Strong standard in 3 areas, Expected standard in 5 areas — inspected 19 May 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Expected standard |
Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
Achievement | Expected standard |
Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Strong standard |
Early years | Strong standard |
Post 16 | Expected standard |
Leadership and governance | Strong standard |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 44 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 2 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 110 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 | 0.61 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 50.2 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 57.4 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 169 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 30.76 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | C | 2024/25 |
A level students | 60 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,820 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 35.2% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 40.2% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 16.88% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 2.7% | 2024/25 |
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