Swindon Academy
About Swindon Academy
Swindon Academy sits within the Swindon local authority, one of 15 secondary schools in the area. It is a large all-through state school for pupils aged 2 to 19, with a mixed intake and no religious character. Among its local peers, the school is ranked behind New College Swindon, St Joseph's Catholic College, and Lydiard Park Academy, according to the ranking scores available. The school is led by headteacher Karen Wright and currently educates 1,854 pupils, making it one of the larger secondary settings in the borough. Swindon Academy holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a notable achievement given that no secondary school in the local authority has been rated Outstanding. This places the school in a solid position within the local landscape, offering a reliable option for families seeking a well-regarded state secondary that serves a broad age range under one roof.
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Facilities
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Extracurriculars
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Clubs & Activities
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