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Royal Wootton Bassett Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Anita Ellis

corporate_fareASCEND LEARNING TRUST

location_onSwindon, SN4 7HG

language Visit Website phone 1793841900

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,725

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Attainment 8

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GCSE Rank

#5 in Wiltshire

#812 of 3,216 nationally

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Royal Wootton Bassett Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in Swindon, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade.

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School Summary

Royal Wootton Bassett Academy is an academy converter in Swindon, Wiltshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of ASCEND LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 1,688 pupils on roll, of whom 14% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51, placing the school #5 in Wiltshire and #812 of 3,216 nationally. 56.10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 22.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 22 A-level subjects. 55.1% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 30.2% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.05 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.8:1. There are 2 teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 1.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

56.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)22.2%

Entering EBacc38.80%

EBacc APS4.47

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.08

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31.10%

EBacc APS4.04

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.34

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc55%

EBacc APS4.48

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.16

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc56%

EBacc APS4.61

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc36%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.22

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc41%

EBacc APS4.64

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.14

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc38%

EBacc APS4.59

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.05

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

113

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*12.3%

Achieving A*–A30.2%

Achieving A*–B55.1%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate95.6%

A-level subjects offered22

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.1

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

111

Retention rate94.60%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

110

Retention rate96.40%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

145

Retention rate97.2%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

26 November 2024

Inspection Report

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28 November 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-11-26

S5 Inspection EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2013-11-28

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2010-11-10

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

1.3%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.1%(18 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,688 pupils. During this period, there were 22 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.3%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,688	22	1.3%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,685	29	1.7%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,720	21	1.2%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,727	37	2.1%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,720	46	2.7%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,715	43	2.5%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,725	36	2.1%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,720	19	1.1%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,742	24	1.4%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,748	36	2.1%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,744	12	0.7%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,765	20	1.1%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,761	12	0.7%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,761	19	1.1%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,760	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,760	25	1.4%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,765	40	2.3%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,791	24	1.3%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,795	32	1.8%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,804	10	0.6%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,763	13	0.7%	3.4%	2
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,762	12	0.7%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,771	17	1.0%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,672	10	0.6%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,683	21	1.2%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,677	12	0.7%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 91 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 82 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 61 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 20 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 15 pupils

Physical Disability 9 pupils

Visual Impairment 6 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

78.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

85.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

19.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree34%

agree44%

disagree14%

strongly disagree5%

don't know4%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree34%

agree41%

disagree18%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree25%

agree21%

disagree16%

strongly disagree10%

don't know2%

not applicable24%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes29%

no71%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree17%

agree27%

disagree27%

strongly disagree26%

dont know4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree41%

agree39%

disagree9%

strongly disagree3%

don't know8%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree32%

agree46%

disagree11%

strongly disagree5%

don't know6%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree29%

agree41%

disagree18%

strongly disagree9%

don't know3%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree38%

agree52%

disagree6%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree50%

agree45%

disagree2%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree32%

agree36%

disagree16%

strongly disagree7%

don't know9%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes77%

no23%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

Top Secondary Schools in Wiltshire

South Wilts Grammar School

Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School

St Laurence School

St John's Marlborough

St Augustine's Catholic College

Malmesbury School