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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Swindon District

Schools across Swindon district. Explore 15 secondary schools in Swindon District. The current top-ranked secondary schools are The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College, Swindon Academy, and Nova Hreod Academy. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Swindon District

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Swindon District44.6

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Swindon District32%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Swindon District3.9

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Swindon District6.8/10

England7.4/10

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Swindon District

44.6vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Swindon District

32%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Swindon District

3.9vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Swindon District

6.8/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Swindon District

Showing 1-15 of 15 schools

The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College
Wroughton
Swindon Academy
Pinehurst
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Nova Hreod Academy
Moredon
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Lydiard Park Academy
Grange Park
The Dorcan Academy
Covingham
The Commonweal School
Old Town
Abbey Park School
Redhouse
St Joseph's Catholic College
Abbey Meads
Kingsdown School
Stratton St Margaret
Lawn Manor Academy
Park North
Great Western Academy
Tadpole Garden Village
Highworth Warneford School
Highworth
Maranatha Christian School
Sevenhampton
The Deanery CofE Academy
Wichelstowe
UTC Swindon
Old Town