Kingsdown School
About Kingsdown School
Just over 60% of parents who responded to Ofsted's Parent View survey would recommend Kingsdown School, a mixed 11-16 state secondary in Swindon. That figure comes from 216 responses collected between September 2024 and September 2025, and it sits alongside some notably mixed individual scores. For instance, 65% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and 75% felt their child is safe. However, only 41% agreed that concerns are dealt with properly, and just 42% felt the school gives SEND children the support they need. The school is oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, 338 families applied for 232 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.46. Of those, 206 first-preference applicants were offered a place, suggesting that while demand is solid, a significant number of families who put Kingsdown first did get in.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 216 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Mar 2025Latest monitoring visit (19 Mar 2025): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 24 Feb 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
15Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kingsdown School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications