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Schools in Swindon

  • 88State-funded schools
  • 66Primary
  • 14Secondary
  • 7Special
  • South WestRegion
Applications per placeCircle size: applications
First choice · secondary 2026
91%
7 pts above England (84%)
2,914 families applied
First choice · primary 2026
96%
3 pts above England (92%)
2,416 families applied
Applications per place · secondary
2.0
0.2 below England median (2.2)
Median school
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How hard is it to get a place here?

DfE · families living in Swindon
Secondary (Year 7) · Sept 2026
91%got their first choice
7 pts above England (84%)

2,914 applicants · 2.1% offered none of the schools they named

  1. 2026 91%; England 84%
  2. 2025 87%; England 84%
  3. 2024 91%; England 83%
  4. 2023 88%; England 83%
  5. 2022 87%; England 83%
  6. 2021 87%; England 81%
  7. 2020 95%; England 82%
  8. 2019 91%; England 81%
  9. 2018 89%; England 82%
  10. 2017 92%; England 83%
  11. 2016 95%; England 84%
  12. 2015 96%; England 84%
  13. 2014 94%; England 85%
  • Swindon
  • England
Every year as a table
EntryApplicantsFirst choiceOne of first threeNone they named
Sep 20262,91490.5%97.9%2.1%
Sep 20252,95787.0%97.3%2.7%
Sep 20242,93790.6%98.3%1.7%
Sep 20232,99788.4%97.0%3.0%
Sep 20222,86786.9%96.3%3.7%
Sep 20212,76687.0%97.1%2.1%
Sep 20202,67394.9%99.1%0.9%
Sep 20192,73891.2%99.0%1.0%
Sep 20182,66889.5%97.1%2.9%
Sep 20172,36192.2%98.5%1.5%
Sep 20162,29494.8%99.3%0.7%
Sep 20152,23895.6%99.2%0.8%
Sep 20142,18793.8%99.0%1.0%
Primary (Reception) · Sept 2026
96%got their first choice
3 pts above England (92%)

2,416 applicants · 0.6% offered none of the schools they named

  1. 2026 96%; England 92%
  2. 2025 96%; England 93%
  3. 2024 99%; England 93%
  4. 2023 96%; England 92%
  5. 2022 97%; England 92%
  6. 2021 95%; England 92%
  7. 2020 95%; England 90%
  8. 2019 95%; England 91%
  9. 2018 92%; England 91%
  10. 2017 91%; England 90%
  11. 2016 91%; England 88%
  12. 2015 93%; England 88%
  13. 2014 92%; England 88%
  • Swindon
  • England
Every year as a table
EntryApplicantsFirst choiceOne of first threeNone they named
Sep 20262,41695.6%99.4%0.6%
Sep 20252,49896.4%99.6%0.4%
Sep 20242,43398.6%99.8%0.2%
Sep 20232,59795.5%99.1%0.9%
Sep 20222,62097.3%99.4%0.6%
Sep 20212,68295.5%99.0%1.0%
Sep 20202,71095.4%99.0%1.0%
Sep 20192,75095.1%99.5%0.4%
Sep 20182,85291.7%97.9%2.1%
Sep 20172,75491.5%98.1%1.9%
Sep 20162,94590.7%97.8%2.2%
Sep 20152,84793.0%98.1%1.9%
Sep 20142,71191.8%98.0%2.0%

What has Ofsted found here?

Ofsted data to 30 September 2026

Report cards 10 schools of 88 · since November 2025

  • Inclusion
  • Curriculum and teaching
  • Achievement
  • Attendance and behaviour
  • Personal development and wellbeing
  • Early years (6)
  • Post-16 provision (1)
  • Leadership and governance

One dot per school.

Overall grade from Ofsted's previous framework 67 schools · graded 2011 to 2024

  • Outstanding3
  • Good60
  • Requires improvement3
  • Inadequate1

Includes grades confirmed by a later ungraded inspection. Not comparable with report cards.

Graded 2024/25, no overall grade 7 schools

Key judgementOutstandingGoodRequires improvementInadequate
Quality of education151–
Behaviour and attitudes16––
Personal development25––
Leadership and management16––

Not yet inspected (new or reorganised schools): 4.

Latest report cards

Every new report card, month by month · RSS for Swindon

Secondary schools in Swindon

14 schools · Year 7 entry 2026

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Sorted by applications per place for September 2026 entry, highest first.

Sorted by Attainment 8, highest first.

Sorted by the date of the latest Ofsted inspection, newest first.

Sorted by name.

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS4 results, Ofsted.
SchoolLatest OfstedApplications per placeAttainment 8FSM
Great Western Academy Good2023 2.9 applications per place 46.8 17%
The Commonweal School Remains Good · improving2023 2.5 applications per place 45.1 18%
The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College Good2023 2.4 applications per place 51.0 18%
Abbey Park School Good2023 2.4 applications per place 45.4 17%
Swindon Academy 2026 2.2 applications per place 48.3 38%
The Deanery CofE Academy Faith Special measures Inadequate2023 2.0 applications per place 47.6 25%
Highworth Warneford School 2026 2.0 applications per place 44.5 21%
Lawn Manor Academy Good2023 1.9 applications per place 41.5 40%
The Dorcan Academy Good2022 1.9 applications per place 43.2 30%
Kingsdown School Standards maintained2025 1.7 applications per place 41.9 30%
Lydiard Park Academy Remains Good2023 1.7 applications per place 47.1 27%
St Joseph's Catholic College Faith Remains Good2023 1.7 applications per place 46.2 21%
Nova Hreod Academy Remains Good2022 1.5 applications per place 49.6 24%
UTC Swindon Requires improvement2024 no data 32.3 29%

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS4 results, Ofsted. FSM: free school meals.

  • Exceptional
  • Strong standard
  • Expected standard
  • Needs attention
  • Urgent improvement
  • Does not apply

Eight dots, one per area: inclusion, curriculum, achievement, attendance, personal development, early years, post-16, leadership. Colours follow Ofsted's report card scale; Schoolfile is independent of Ofsted.

Primary schools in Swindon

66 schools · Reception entry 2026

Sorted by applications per place for September 2026 entry, highest first.

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS2 results, Ofsted.
SchoolLatest OfstedApplications per placeSATs standardFSM
Nythe Primary School Graded · no overall grade2025 4.2small intake applications per place 38% 19%
King William Street Church of England Primary School Faith Standards maintained2025 4.0 applications per place 52% 14%
The Croft Primary School Graded · no overall grade2024 3.9 applications per place 80% 5%
South Marston Church of England Primary School Faith Standards maintained2025 3.6 applications per place 60% 6%
Haydon Wick Primary School Outstanding2024 3.5 applications per place 53% 11%
Rodbourne Cheney Primary School Outstanding2023 3.2 applications per place 80% 23%
Tregoze Primary School 2026 3.0 applications per place 83% 14%
Tadpole Farm CofE Primary Academy Faith Good2024 3.0 applications per place 45% 19%
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Faith Good2023 3.0 applications per place 48% 11%
Shaw Ridge Primary School Good2022 2.9 applications per place 70% 14%
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Faith Good2022 2.9 applications per place 80% 14%
Greenmeadow Primary School Standards maintained2024 2.5 applications per place 68% 28%
Haydonleigh Primary School Not yet inspected 2.5 applications per place 72% 12%
Wanborough Primary School Remains Good2022 2.5 applications per place 77% 6%
Westlea Primary School Good2023 2.5 applications per place 50% 23%
Red Oaks Primary School Remains Good · improving2024 2.5 applications per place 51% 15%
Lethbridge Primary School Remains Good2023 2.5 applications per place 75% 8%
Abbey Farm Educate Together Primary Graded · no overall grade2025 2.4 applications per place – 8%
Peatmoor Community Primary School Remains Good2022 2.4 applications per place 44% 16%
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon Faith Remains Good2024 2.4 applications per place 68% 9%
Catherine Wayte Primary School Standards maintained2025 2.3 applications per place 67% 13%
William Morris Primary School Good2023 2.3 applications per place – 10%
Abbey Meads Community Primary School Good2023 2.3 applications per place 81% 23%
Eldene Nursery and Primary School Good2022 2.3 applications per place 37% 31%
St Leonard's Church of England Primary Academy Faith Good2024 2.2small intake applications per place 53% 17%
Bridlewood Primary School 2025 2.2 applications per place 60% 10%
Colebrook Infant Academy Remains Good2023 2.2 applications per place – 4%
Orchid Vale Primary School Good2023 2.2 applications per place 54% 9%
Brook Field Primary School Improved significantly2025 2.2 applications per place 70% 10%
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Faith Standards maintained2024 2.2 applications per place 70% 6%
Covingham Park Primary School Remains Good2020 2.1 applications per place 51% 18%
Moredon Primary School Good2022 2.0 applications per place 83% 23%
Ferndale Primary School & Nursery Remains Good2024 2.0 applications per place 68% 15%
Bishopstone Church of England Primary School Faith Requires improvement2024 2.0small intake applications per place – 23%
Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School Faith Remains Good2023 2.0 applications per place – 10%
Drove Primary School Good2024 2.0 applications per place 71% 14%
Mountford Manor Primary School Good2023 2.0 applications per place 67% 47%
Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery Good2022 1.9 applications per place 35% 27%
Oakhurst Community Primary School 2026 1.9 applications per place 72% 14%
Gorse Hill Primary School Good2022 1.8 applications per place 74% 17%
Liden Academy Good2023 1.8 applications per place 61% 20%
Oaktree Nursery and Primary School Not yet inspected 1.8 applications per place 36% 48%
Robert Le Kyng Primary School Standards maintained2025 1.8 applications per place 69% 16%
Westrop Primary & Nursery School Remains Good2022 1.7 applications per place 63% 17%
Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School Good2022 1.7 applications per place 62% 24%
Grange Infants' School Good2023 1.7 applications per place – 12%
Holy Family Catholic Primary School Faith Graded · no overall grade2025 1.6 applications per place 58% 19%
St Francis CofE Primary School Faith Good2024 1.6 applications per place 70% 4%
Kingfisher CE Academy Faith 2026 1.6 applications per place – 18%
Lift Hazelwood Good2023 1.6 applications per place 80% 31%
Millbrook Primary School Graded · no overall grade2024 1.6 applications per place 61% 15%
Eastrop Infant School Remains Good2022 1.5 applications per place – 10%
Goddard Park Community Primary School Remains Good2023 1.5 applications per place 59% 55%
Seven Fields Primary School 2026 1.5 applications per place 38% 70%
Badbury Park Primary School Good2024 1.5 applications per place – 10%
Wroughton Infant School Standards maintained2025 1.4 applications per place – 11%
Even Swindon Primary School Remains Good2024 1.4 applications per place – 19%
Beechcroft Infant School Not yet inspected no data – –
Colebrook Junior School Standards maintained2025 no data 44% 15%
Grange Junior School Good2023 no data 61% 19%
Lawn Primary and Nursery School Not yet inspected no data – –
Lift East Wichel Outstanding2022 no data – –
Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School Faith 2026 no data 50% 23%
Ruskin Junior School Good2022 no data 56% 38%
Southfield Junior School Standards maintained2025 no data 70% 13%
Wroughton Junior School Standards maintained2025 no data 65% 27%

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS2 results, Ofsted. FSM: free school meals.

Special schools and other provision

8 schools