Kingsdown School
URN: 126502 • Swindon SN2 7SH
Overview
- Name
- Kingsdown School
- URN
- 126502
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Wendy Taylor (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Hyde Road, Swindon SN2 7SH
Summary
Kingsdown School is a mixed foundation secondary school located in Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, with a capacity of 1,251 students. The school aims to create a vibrant learning environment where students take pride in their education, behaviour, and aspirations. The staff at Kingsdown are dedicated to providing high-quality teaching and support, ensuring the well-being of each student is a priority.
The curriculum at Kingsdown School is designed to foster academic excellence, with a strong emphasis on achieving positive outcomes in GCSE examinations. Recent results indicate an increase in the percentage of students achieving five GCSEs at grade 4 and above, as well as success in the English Baccalaureate qualification. The school is committed to continuous improvement and has a clear vision of becoming a "School of Excellence."
Kingsdown School is part of the River Learning Trust, which enhances its community ties and collaborative opportunities. The school encourages parental involvement and provides various resources, including a parent portal and regular communication regarding student progress and school events.
The curriculum at Kingsdown School is designed to foster academic excellence, with a strong emphasis on achieving positive outcomes in GCSE examinations. Recent results indicate an increase in the percentage of students achieving five GCSEs at grade 4 and above, as well as success in the English Baccalaureate qualification. The school is committed to continuous improvement and has a clear vision of becoming a "School of Excellence."
Kingsdown School is part of the River Learning Trust, which enhances its community ties and collaborative opportunities. The school encourages parental involvement and provides various resources, including a parent portal and regular communication regarding student progress and school events.
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Nearby alternatives
- Royal Wootton Bassett Academy (77.9)
- The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College (65.4)
- The Commonweal School (65.0)
- Great Western Academy (64.9)
- St Joseph's Catholic College (64.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1251 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 1251 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 1251 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 1251 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 1251 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 1251 |
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