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Lawn Manor Academy

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

personMrs Sandra Muir

corporate_fareASCEND LEARNING TRUST

location_onSwindon, SN3 1ER

language Visit Website phone 1793487286

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

864

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Attainment 8

37.5

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GCSE Rank

#13 in Swindon

#2,833 of 3,216 nationally

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Lawn Manor Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in Swindon, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Lawn Manor Academy is an academy converter in Swindon, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of ASCEND LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 940 pupils on roll, of whom 40% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.5, placing the school #13 in Swindon and #2,833 of 3,216 nationally. 29.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 10.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. 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 0.7× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 19.0:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 23.7 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

37.5

Grade 5+ E&M

29.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)10.6%

Entering EBacc30.60%

EBacc APS3.18

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc25.00%

EBacc APS3.31

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.27

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34%

EBacc APS3.37

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.45

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc37%

EBacc APS3.39

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc33%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.46

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc36%

EBacc APS3.57

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.09

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31%

EBacc APS3.74

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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

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

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

Apprenticeships0%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

11 July 2023

Inspection Report

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21 January 2020

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2023-07-11

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2020-01-21

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2016-03-15

Maintained Academy and School Short inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2013-02-21

None Legacy

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Good

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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

24.6%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

8.0%(75 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 940 pupils. During this period, there were 231 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 24.6%, which is above 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)	940	231	24.6%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	956	218	22.8%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	925	193	20.9%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	939	111	11.8%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	931	112	12.0%	8.2%	3
2022/23 (Summer term)	881	139	15.8%	6.6%	6
2022/23 (Spring term)	864	158	18.3%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	844	138	16.4%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	812	57	7.0%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	823	88	10.7%	4.9%	4
2021/22 (Autumn term)	837	148	17.7%	4.4%	5
2020/21 (Summer term)	801	83	10.4%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	789	21	2.7%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	794	79	9.9%	3.9%	2
2019/20 (Summer term)	805	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	805	66	8.2%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	807	56	6.9%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	775	58	7.5%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	772	100	13.0%	3.8%	2
2018/19 (Autumn term)	778	122	15.7%	3.8%	2
2017/18 (Summer term)	727	170	23.4%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	724	161	22.2%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	728	138	19.0%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	764	60	7.9%	3.0%	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 59 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 40 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 29 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 22 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 18 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 12 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 4 pupils

Physical Disability 2 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.

74.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

72.0%Positive

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

24.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree33%

agree33%

disagree14%

strongly disagree16%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree22%

agree43%

disagree20%

strongly disagree12%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree30%

agree14%

disagree19%

strongly disagree14%

don't know1%

not applicable22%

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

yes30%

no70%

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

strongly agree27%

agree19%

disagree19%

strongly disagree27%

dont know8%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree37%

agree38%

disagree9%

strongly disagree5%

don't know10%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree44%

agree34%

disagree9%

strongly disagree7%

don't know6%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree30%

agree42%

disagree12%

strongly disagree14%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree37%

agree45%

disagree3%

strongly disagree8%

don't know6%

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

strongly agree37%

agree52%

strongly disagree7%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree30%

agree40%

disagree15%

strongly disagree13%

don't know2%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes70%

no30%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

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

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