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The Deanery CE Academy

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

personMrs Kelly Osborne-James

corporate_fareDIOCESE OF BRISTOL ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onSwindon, SN1 7DA

language Visit Website phone 1793236611

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Ofsted

Inadequate

Inspected 2023

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Students

724

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Progress 8

-0.59

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GCSE Rank

#11 in Swindon

#2,970 of 4,676 nationally

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The Deanery CE Academy is a Free schools secondary school in Swindon, serving ages 11-18. Currently rated Inadequate by Ofsted. Pupils make below-average progress (Progress 8: -0.59).

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School Summary

The Deanery CE Academy is a free schools in Swindon, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It is part of DIOCESE OF BRISTOL ACADEMIES TRUST. The school has approximately 724 pupils on roll.

In 2024, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.5, placing the school #11 in Swindon and #2,970 of 4,676 nationally. Progress 8 was -0.59 — below-average pupil progress.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Inadequate. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Inadequate, behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement, personal development Inadequate, and leadership and management Inadequate.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.6× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 19.5:1. There are no current teaching vacancies. Teacher turnover in the previous year was 34.4%.

In the 2023/24 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 9.4 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)

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.59

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc15.40%

EBacc APS3.51

2023

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2022

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

31 August 2024

Inspection Report

16 July 2024

Inspection Report

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12 September 2023

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

1 Evaluations

2023-09-12

S5 Inspection EIF

Inadequate

Education

Inadequate

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Inadequate

Leadership

Inadequate

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

0.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.4% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.0%(0 pupils)

Summer term 2024

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

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 8.417% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Summer term of 2024, this school served a headcount of 847 pupils. During this period, there were 0 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.0%, which is below the termly national average of 7.4%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2023/24 (Summer term)	847	0	0.0%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	840	0	0.0%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	857	241	28.1%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	720	237	32.9%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	724	233	32.2%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	736	76	10.3%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	559	6	1.1%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	549	14	2.6%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	551	38	6.9%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	346	22	6.4%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	349	1	0.3%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	350	1	0.3%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	130	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	130	0	0.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	121	1	0.8%	4.2%	0

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

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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.

18.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

9.0%Positive

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

18.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

agree9%

disagree45%

strongly disagree45%

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

agree9%

disagree45%

strongly disagree45%

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

disagree45%

strongly disagree45%

not applicable9%

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.

agree18%

disagree36%

strongly disagree36%

don't know9%

My child does well at this school.

agree9%

disagree45%

strongly disagree45%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

agree18%

disagree55%

strongly disagree27%

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

strongly agree9%

agree27%

disagree18%

strongly disagree45%

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

strongly agree9%

agree27%

disagree18%

strongly disagree36%

don't know9%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

agree9%

disagree9%

strongly disagree73%

don't know9%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes9%

no91%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Anglican/Church of England)

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)

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

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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