Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthoritySwindon
AddressSalcombe Grove, SN3 1ER
URN144773

School Census

Total 864
Girls/Boys 433/431
Girls/Boys Ratio 50.1%/49.9%
% pupils where English not first language 38.2%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 316
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 19.4%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
11/07/2023 Good
21/01/2020 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 11/07/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 21/01/2020
Quality of Education Requires improvement
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 39.4
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 32.70%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 51.80%
Entering EBacc 25.00%
EBacc average point score 3.31
Progress 8 -0.04
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 38.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 30%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 49%
Entering EBacc 34%
EBacc average point score 3.37
Progress 8 -0.28
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 38.7
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 27%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 43%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 3.39
Progress 8 -0.45

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications349
As first preference143
As second preference143
As third preference63
Total Offers Made200
first preference offers143
second preference offers21
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications236
As first preference131
As second preference72
As third preference33
Total Offers Made192
first preference offers131
second preference offers12
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications211
As first preference130
As second preference62
As third preference19
Total Offers Made166
first preference offers130
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications232
As first preference129
As second preference68
As third preference23
Total Offers Made169
first preference offers129
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications224
As first preference118
As second preference79
As third preference27
Total Offers Made133
first preference offers118
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications226
As first preference132
As second preference66
As third preference28
Total Offers Made166
first preference offers132
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications269
As first preference140
As second preference81
As third preference48
Total Offers Made196
first preference offers140
second preference offers8
third preference offers5

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree34%
agree40%
disagree12%
strongly disagree15%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree36%
agree36%
disagree13%
strongly disagree14%
don't know1%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree33%
agree33%
disagree14%
strongly disagree16%
don't know5%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree14%
agree10%
disagree9%
strongly disagree15%
don't know3%
not applicable48%
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%
disagree0%
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%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin46%
indian ethnic origin22.5%
any other white background ethnic origin7.2%
any other asian background ethnic origin4.9%
african ethnic origin4.8%
any other mixed background ethnic origin3.8%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin2.1%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.6%
bangladeshi ethnic origin1.6%
pakistani ethnic origin1.2%
white and asian ethnic origin0.9%
any other black background ethnic origin0.7%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin50.5%
indian ethnic origin21.1%
any other white background ethnic origin7.1%
any other asian background ethnic origin4.3%
any other mixed background ethnic origin3.4%
african ethnic origin3.1%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1.7%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.4%
bangladeshi ethnic origin1.4%
pakistani ethnic origin1%
white and asian ethnic origin0.8%
any other black background ethnic origin0.7%
white and black african ethnic origin0.6%
caribbean ethnic origin0.6%

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