The Commonweal School
The Commonweal School is a secondary school (Academy converter), ages 11–19, in Swindon, SN1, in the Swindon council area. It has 1,442 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (14 June 2023): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next — inspected 14 June 2023.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Last graded overall judgement | Good (28 November 2017) |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | -0.11 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 46.3 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 38.3 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 214 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 28.69 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | C | 2024/25 |
A level students | 107 | 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 | 1,442 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 15.5% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 20.2% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 13.89% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 3.04% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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