Kingsdown School

Academy converter · Secondary school · Swindon, Swindon
SN2 7SH
Composite score
51.7

About Kingsdown School

Kingsdown School is a secondary school in Swindon, Swindon, classified by the DfE as an academy converter. Around 1,029 pupils aged 11 to 16 attend the school. The school holds a 'Good' judgement from Ofsted. The school's average Attainment 8 score in the latest GCSE results was 41.4 — below the national average (national average: 46). Performance is little changed year on year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it in the lower half of secondary schools nationally.

37% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths, below the national average of about 45%. 58% achieved a standard pass (grade 4+) in English and maths. When comparing schools, it is still worth visiting in person to see whether the atmosphere and approach suit your child. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links further down the page.

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#2,318
National rank
#243
In South West
#10
In Swindon
Top 73%
Nationally

Performance (KS4 GCSE)

Attainment 8 score
41.4
National avg ≈ 46
Progress 8 score
% achieving 9–5 in English & Maths
37%
% achieving 9–4 in English & Maths
58%
% EBacc grade 5+
14%
EBacc average points score
3.55

Ofsted judgements

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Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective?
Yes

School profile

Pupils on roll 1,029 % FSM ever-6 28.3% % EAL 7.9% Age range 11–16 Gender Mixed

Location

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