Great Western Academy
Free schools · Sixth form
Swindon, SN25 2PP
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 46% in England
5 of 13 in Swindon
Pupils
1,039
First preferences per place
0.90
2026/27
Absence
6.9%
2024/25
A level average
C
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 47.3 | 47.7 | 45.5 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44% | 52% | 41% | |
| Average English grade | 5.1 | 5.0 | 4.8 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 43% | 47% | 37% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.08 | 0.12 | — |
70% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Abbey Park School · 0.6 mi · Good · Top 49% in England
- Nova Hreod Academy · 2.3 mi · No rating · Top 50% in England
- Swindon Academy · 2.5 mi · Report card · Top 32% in England
- Bradon Forest School · 2.9 mi · Good · Top 39% in England
- Kingsdown School · 2.9 mi · Good · Bottom 31% in England
- Lydiard Park Academy · 3.9 mi · No rating · Top 47% in England
Best secondary schools in Swindon · Best secondary schools in Wiltshire
The neighbourhood
Great Western Academy is in Broad Blunsdon, South Marston & Wanborough (typical home £400,000, crime average).
What is Great Western Academy's Ofsted rating?
Great Western Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Great Western Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Great Western Academy is in the top 46% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.