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Kingsdown School

Kingsdown School

Swindon, SN2 7SHSecondary School·Ages 11-16
Goodby Ofsted

82%

Capacity

1,029

Pupils

1.5x

Demand

About Kingsdown School

Kingsdown School is a state-funded None secondary school serving the Swindon community, welcoming children from age 11 to 16. The school has 1,029 pupils on roll and is well-filled (82% of 1,260 places).

Ofsted has rated Kingsdown School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emma Leigh-Bennett, it falls under Swindon local authority.

In terms of academic performance, its Progress 8 score of -0.36 is below the national average. Additionally, Attainment 8 is developing at 41.6. Additionally, ranked 2355th out of 3,141 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 13 in Swindon.

Kingsdown School is a popular choice with families — it received 338 applications for 232 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 206 were first-preference applications.

Kingsdown School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is mixed, with 60% recommending the school (216 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Kingsdown School include Swimming Pool, Astro Turf, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Science Labs, Art Studios, Library.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rugby, Basketball, Rowing, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including DofE, Choir, Eco Club, Drama and 5 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 27.0%, which is above the national average for secondary schools in England.

For families exploring secondary schools in Swindon, Kingsdown School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressHyde Rd, Swindon, Swindon, SN2 7SH
HeadteacherEmma Leigh-Bennett
Local AuthoritySwindon
Number of Pupils1,029
Free School Meals (FSM)27.0%
School Capacity1,029 / 1,260 (82% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Mar 2025
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (19 Mar 2025): Standards maintained

Improved
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 24 Feb 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on Progress 8 (-0.36)

2355th of 3,141

Nationally

Top 75%

250th of 306

In South West

Top 82%

11th of 13

In Swindon

Top 85%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data

GCSE Results

2023/24

Progress 8 Score

-0.36Below Average

Students make less progress than similar students nationally

BelowAverageAbove

Attainment 8 (vs national avg)

+41.6Well Above Average

Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average

BelowAverageAbove
Grade 9-4 (Standard Pass)60%
Grade 9-5 (Strong Pass)38%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.

Ofsted Parent View

216 responses

Would Recommend This School

60%Average
Needs Attentionbelow 70%
Bullying dealt with
21%
Concerns dealt with
41%
SEND support
42%

Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

Facilities

8
Swimming PoolAstro TurfDining HallSports HallGymnasiumScience LabsArt StudiosLibrary

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

RugbyBasketballRowingCross CountryGymnasticsMartial Arts

Clubs & Activities

Duke of EdinburghChoirEco ClubDramaArt ClubDebateFilm ClubOrchestraModel United Nations

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

232

Applications

338

Balanced

Applications roughly match available places

Applications to places ratio1.5x
0x1x2x3x5x+

206 families put this school as their 1st choice (61% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kingsdown School

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

Contact Information

01793822284www.kingsdownschool.co.uk

Hyde Rd, Swindon

Swindon, SN2 7SH

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Hyde Rd, Swindon

Swindon, SN2 7SH

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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