Great Western Academy

Details

Age Range	11-18 years
Gender	Mixed
Type	Academy, Free schools
Religious Character	None
Local Authority	Swindon
Address	William Morris Way, SN25 2PP
School Website	www.gwacademy.co.uk
Telephone	1793209700
URN	145883

School Census

Total	878
Girls/Boys	450/428
Girls/Boys Ratio	51.3%/48.7%
% pupils where English not first language	8.1%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals	101
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support	12.0%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 10/01/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start Date	Ofsted Rating
10/01/2023	Good

Inspection Date	10/01/2023
Quality of Education	Good
Behaviour and Attitudes	Good
Personal Development	Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management	Good

Ofsted Inspection Timeline

Inspection Date	Inspection Type	Inspection Report
10 January 2023	School inspection: Good	View

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
Type	Score
Attainment 8 score	47.8
Grade 5 or above in English and maths	52.30%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4	65.60%
Entering EBacc	40.40%
EBacc average point score	4.32
Progress 8	0.14

Secondary Results 2023
Type	Score
Attainment 8 score	47.1
Grade 5 or above in English and maths	44%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4	66%
Entering EBacc	48%
EBacc average point score	4.21
Progress 8	0.07

Secondary Results 2022
Type	Score
Attainment 8 score	-
Grade 5 or above in English and maths	-
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4	-
Entering EBacc	-
EBacc average point score	-
Progress 8	-

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers	1.11%
Total Applications	529
As first preference	190
As second preference	220
As third preference	119

Total Offers Made	180
first preference offers	171
second preference offers	9
third preference offers	0

first preference v offers	1.24%
Total Applications	511
As first preference	207
As second preference	202
As third preference	102

Total Offers Made	170
first preference offers	167
second preference offers	2
third preference offers	1

first preference v offers	1.70%
Total Applications	547
As first preference	254
As second preference	201
As third preference	91

Total Offers Made	151
first preference offers	149
second preference offers	2
third preference offers	0

first preference v offers	1.83%
Total Applications	551
As first preference	253
As second preference	176
As third preference	78

Total Offers Made	143
first preference offers	138
second preference offers	2
third preference offers	1

first preference v offers	1.43%
Total Applications	485
As first preference	204
As second preference	197
As third preference	84

Total Offers Made	144
first preference offers	143
second preference offers	1
third preference offers	0

first preference v offers	1.67%
Total Applications	481
As first preference	241
As second preference	167
As third preference	73

Total Offers Made	147
first preference offers	144
second preference offers	2
third preference offers	1

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree	50%
agree	37%
disagree	7%
strongly disagree	4%
don't know	1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree	58%
agree	31%
disagree	8%
strongly disagree	3%
don't know	0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree	55%
agree	31%
disagree	10%
strongly disagree	2%
don't know	2%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree	10%
agree	11%
disagree	10%
strongly disagree	4%
don't know	5%
not applicable	59%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree	42%
agree	40%
disagree	14%
strongly disagree	2%
don't know	2%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree	34%
agree	22%
disagree	12%
strongly disagree	7%
don't know	0%
not applicable	24%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes	20%
no	80%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree	17%
agree	33%
disagree	22%
strongly disagree	26%
dont know	2%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree	63%
agree	32%
disagree	2%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	3%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree	48%
agree	40%
disagree	8%
strongly disagree	1%
don't know	2%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree	51%
agree	41%
disagree	6%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree	61%
agree	37%
disagree	1%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	1%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree	73%
agree	23%
disagree	2%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	2%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree	48%
agree	34%
disagree	10%
strongly disagree	3%
don't know	5%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes	86%
no	14%

Ethnicity

time period	2023-24
white british ethnic origin	72.4%
any other white background ethnic origin	10.1%
african ethnic origin	3.8%
indian ethnic origin	1.6%
any other mixed background ethnic origin	1.5%
any other asian background ethnic origin	1.5%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin	1.5%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin	1.4%
white and black african ethnic origin	1.3%
white and asian ethnic origin	1.2%
any other black background ethnic origin	0.7%
pakistani ethnic origin	0.6%

time period	2022-23
white british ethnic origin	74.7%
any other white background ethnic origin	8.8%
african ethnic origin	2.8%
any other mixed background ethnic origin	1.9%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin	1.5%
white and asian ethnic origin	1.4%
indian ethnic origin	1.4%
white and black african ethnic origin	1.3%
any other asian background ethnic origin	1%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin	0.9%
any other black background ethnic origin	0.8%