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Royal Wootton Bassett Academy

State school · Swindon, SN4 7HG
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,688 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,688 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Wiltshire Council

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Anita Ellis

Entrance

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

Noremarsh Junior School 18 %
St Bartholomew's Primary Academy 15 %
Lyneham Primary School 12 %
Other 12 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Longleaze Primary School 11 %
Brook Field Primary School 4 %
St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery, Purton 4 %
Lydiard Millicent CofE Primary School 4 %
Millbrook Primary School 3 %
Shaw Ridge Primary School 3 %
Westlea Primary School 2 %
Peatmoor Community Primary School 2 %
Unknown 2 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Brinkworth Earl Danby's Church of England Primary 2 %
Broad Town Church of England Primary School 2 %
Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School 1 %
Broad Hinton Church of England Primary School 1 %
Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy 1 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
69%
LA avg.
63%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

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

School
51.1%
LA avg.
45.2%
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.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
34.63
LA avg.
35.46
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
97
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.4 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
14.5 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,688
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:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

Lime Kiln
Royal Wootton Bassett
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN4 7HG
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Telephone: 01793 841900

Email: admin@rwba.org.uk

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

Local authority: Wiltshire Council

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School data & information Royal Wootton Bassett Academy Lime Kiln, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 7HG
1,688 Pupil numbers
13 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
11 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
97 Number of teachers
18 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
51.1%
LA avg.
45.2%
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
47.40
LA avg.
46.10
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)

0.08 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 16 5
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 58 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 266 5
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 7
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 275 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 149 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 220 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 79 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 267 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 275 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 34 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 7
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 267 5
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 79 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 268 5
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 5
Art & Design (Graphics) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 7
Art & Design (3d Studies) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 5
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 7

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
19%
LA avg.
18.2%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
34.63
LA avg.
35.46
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (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
Sociology GCE A level 12 B
Psychology GCE A level 16 B
Physics GCE A level 15 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 9 A
Mathematics GCE A level 46 B
Law GCE A level 11 B
History GCE A level 9 B
Geography GCE A level 29 B
English Literature GCE A level 7 C
Electronics GCE A level 10 B
Economics GCE A level 12 A
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 14 C
Chemistry GCE A level 15 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 34 B
Biology GCE A level 25 B
Art and Design (Graphics) GCE A level 15 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 7 A*

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Royal Wootton Bassett Academy 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.

2.4 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
14.5 %
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:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding
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