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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Swindon Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Swindon. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in Swindon

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Abbey Meads is a popular residential pocket within the Swindon area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Swindon and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8St Joseph's Catholic CollegeStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedCatholicGood
St Joseph's Catholic College#8
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

Covingham is a popular residential pocket within the Swindon area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Swindon and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#14The Dorcan AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
The Dorcan Academy#14
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Grange Park is a popular residential pocket within the Swindon area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Swindon and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7Lydiard Park AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Lydiard Park Academy#7
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Highworth is a popular residential pocket within the Swindon area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Swindon and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Highworth Warneford SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Highworth Warneford School#5
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Moredon is a popular residential pocket within the Swindon area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Swindon and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Nova Hreod AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Nova Hreod Academy#3
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Old Town is a popular residential pocket within the Swindon area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Swindon and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#11The Commonweal SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
#16UTC SwindonStateSecondary & Post-1614-18+ yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
The Commonweal School#11
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
UTC Swindon#16
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 14-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Park North is a popular residential pocket within the Swindon area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Swindon and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#15Lawn Manor AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Lawn Manor Academy#15
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Pinehurst is a popular residential pocket within the Swindon area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Swindon and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Swindon AcademyStateAll-through3-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
Swindon Academy#1
School Type: State
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Purton is a popular residential pocket within the Swindon area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Swindon and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6Bradon Forest SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Bradon Forest School#6
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Redhouse is a popular residential pocket within the Swindon area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Swindon and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#10Abbey Park SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Abbey Park School#10
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Royal Wootton Bassett is a popular residential pocket within the Swindon area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Swindon and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#9Royal Wootton Bassett AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Royal Wootton Bassett Academy#9
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Sevenhampton is a popular residential pocket within the Swindon area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Swindon and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AMaranatha Christian SchoolIndependentAll-through3-18+ yearsMixedChristianNot inspected by Ofsted
Maranatha Christian SchoolN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Christian
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Stratton St Margaret is a popular residential pocket within the Swindon area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Swindon and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#12Kingsdown School, SwindonStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Kingsdown School, Swindon#12
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Tadpole Garden Village is a popular residential pocket within the Swindon area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Swindon and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Great Western AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Great Western Academy#4
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Wichelstowe is a popular residential pocket within the Swindon area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Swindon and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#13The Deanery CofE AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandInformation not available
The Deanery CofE Academy#13
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Information not available

Wroughton is a popular residential pocket within the Swindon area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Swindon and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College#2
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

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