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Abbey Park School

Swindon, SN25 2NDSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2023
Progress 8
0.00
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
281 1st-choice / 238 places
Ranking
#1,505
of 3,141 nationally

About Abbey Park School

If you're a parent weighing up Abbey Park School, the numbers suggest it's a popular choice. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 566 applications for 238 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.38, meaning more than two families applied for every spot. Of those, 281 put it as their first preference, and 226 first-preference offers were made. That level of demand often reflects a school that local families trust. While the school doesn't publish a formal parent satisfaction survey, the sheer volume of applications — nearly two and a half times the places available — is a strong signal that it's seen as a solid option in Swindon. The school is a mixed, non-religious secondary for ages 11 to 16, with no sixth form, so pupils typically move on elsewhere after Year 11.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressThe Learning Campus, Swindon, Swindon, SN25 2ND
HeadteacherJon Ward
Local AuthoritySwindon
Number of Pupils1,182
Free School Meals (FSM)15.9%
School Capacity1,182 / 1,200 (99% full)

The full report on this school

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Jan 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 2 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Swimming PoolSports HallTennis CourtsSixth Form CentreScience LabsLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

19

Sports

FootballDanceRoundersRugbyGymnasticsTennisMartial ArtsCross CountrySwimmingRowing

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubEco ClubOrchestraDebateDuke of EdinburghModel United NationsChoirGardeningNewspaper

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:10

Source: abbeyparkschool.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Abbey Park School

Abbey Park School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.