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The Commonweal School

State school · Swindon, SN1 4JE
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-19
  • 1,398 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,398 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Swindon Borough Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Charles Drew

Entrance

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

Lethbridge Primary School 22 %
Even Swindon Primary School 17 %
Other 13 %
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.
Robert Le Kyng Primary School 11 %
King William Street Church of England Primary School 11 %
Unknown 5 %
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.
The Croft Primary School 5 %
Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery 4 %
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School 4 %
East Wichel Primary School & Nursery 3 %
Drove Primary School 3 %
Lawn Primary and Nursery School 2 %
Goddard Park Community Primary School 2 %
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Exit

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

School
57%
LA avg.
52%
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

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

School
64%
LA avg.
63%
Eng. avg.
60%
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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.

Average points score (2024)

School
30.41
LA avg.
29.48
Eng. avg.
35.69
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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
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
80
Number of teachers
19:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.9 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
15.7 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,398
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

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

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

The Mall
Old Town
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN1 4JE
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Telephone: 01793 612727

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.commonweal.co.uk

Local authority: Swindon Borough Council

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School data & information The Commonweal School The Mall, Old Town, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 4JE
1,398 Pupil numbers
14 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
21 % Pupils whose first language is not English
19:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
80 Number of teachers
22 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
64%
LA avg.
63%
Eng. avg.
60%

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
44.90
LA avg.
44.00
Eng. avg.
44.20

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)

-0.11 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 41 5
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 81 4
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 6
Portuguese GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 8
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 118 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 6
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 212 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 110 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 87 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 204 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 211 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 4
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 34 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 119 5
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 54 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 120 5
Art & Design (Graphics) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 46 4
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 4

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

School
17%
LA avg.
9%
Eng. avg.
20%

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
30.41
LA avg.
29.48
Eng. avg.
35.69

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
Spanish GCE A level 6 B
Sociology GCE A level 7 B
Religious Studies GCE A level 6 B
Psychology GCE A level 38 B
Physics GCE A level 15 B
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 12 C
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 9 C
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 7 A
Mathematics GCE A level 37 B
Law GCE A level 13 B
History GCE A level 10 B
Geography GCE A level 11 C
Film Studies GCE A level 7 B
English Literature GCE A level 13 B
English Language and Literature GCE A level 9 B
Economics GCE A level 8 C
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 7 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 11 B
Chemistry GCE A level 22 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 26 C
Biology GCE A level 17 C
Art and Design (Graphics) GCE A level 9 C
Spanish GCE AS level 8 B

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

The Commonweal School is a mainstream school with resourced provision. Their resourced provision has a capacity of 19 and has 11 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

Commonweal responds to a wide range of special needs. It has a specialist resource provision for students with specific learning difficulties, a specialist resource provision for students with physical disabilities, main stream support for students with general learning difficulties, as well as providing a place this year for the first totally blind student in secondary education in Swindon LEA.

2.9 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
15.7 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability Yes
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting Yes
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

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

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
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