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Abbey Park School

State school · Swindon, SN25 2ND
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 1,182 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,182 ·
Local authority
Swindon Borough Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Jon Ward

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Red Oaks Primary School 13 %
St Francis CofE Primary School 11 %
Haydonleigh Primary School 11 %
OtherUnkn 10 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Oakhurst Community Primary School 10 %
Abbey Meads Community Primary School 9 %
Orchid Vale Primary School 9 %
Catherine Wayte Primary School 9 %
Tadpole Farm CofE Primary Academy 5 %
Orchid Vale Primary School 4 %
Haydon Wick Primary School 3 %
Bridlewood Primary School 3 %
Greenmeadow Primary School 1 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
46.6%
LA avg.
44.5%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • GCSE
71
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
14.9 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,182
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

The Learning Campus
Redhouse Way
Swindon
SN25 2ND
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Telephone: 01793 705400

Email: admin@abbeyparkschool.org.uk

Website: http://www.abbeyparkschool.org.uk

Local authority: Swindon Borough Council

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School data & information Abbey Park School The Learning Campus, Redhouse Way, Swindon, SN25 2ND
1,182 Pupil numbers
15.9 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
12 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
71 Number of teachers
12 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
46.6%
LA avg.
44.5%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
44.80
LA avg.
44.00
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.00 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 70 5
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 78 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 6
Portuguese GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 7
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 5
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 232 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 78 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 142 4
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 34 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 229 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 231 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 4
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 67 4
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 104 4
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 8
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 51 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 52 5

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

Abbey Park School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

3.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
14.9 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
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