Kingsdown School
URN: 137265 • Swindon SN2 7SH
Overview
- Name
- Kingsdown School
- URN
- 137265
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 58.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Wendy Conaghan (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Hyde Road, Swindon SN2 7SH
Summary
Kingsdown School is a mixed secondary academy located in Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, serving students aged 11 to 16. With a current enrolment of 1,165 pupils and a capacity of 1,260, the school aims to provide a supportive and vibrant learning environment where students are encouraged to take pride in their education and personal development. The school is committed to fostering individual aspirations and achievements through a well-rounded curriculum.
The teaching staff at Kingsdown School combines academic expertise with a strong focus on student wellbeing, ensuring that each student receives the support they need to thrive. The school has a clear vision of becoming a "School of Excellence," which is reflected in its commitment to high standards in teaching and learning. Recent GCSE results indicate improvements in student performance, with an increase in the percentage of students achieving key qualifications.
Kingsdown School is part of the River Learning Trust, which enhances its community ties and resources. The school actively promotes values such as equality, diversity, and inclusion, fostering a positive school culture that benefits all students. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through various events and portals, ensuring a collaborative approach to education.
The teaching staff at Kingsdown School combines academic expertise with a strong focus on student wellbeing, ensuring that each student receives the support they need to thrive. The school has a clear vision of becoming a "School of Excellence," which is reflected in its commitment to high standards in teaching and learning. Recent GCSE results indicate improvements in student performance, with an increase in the percentage of students achieving key qualifications.
Kingsdown School is part of the River Learning Trust, which enhances its community ties and resources. The school actively promotes values such as equality, diversity, and inclusion, fostering a positive school culture that benefits all students. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through various events and portals, ensuring a collaborative approach to education.
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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 | 1165 | 580 | 585 | 1260 | 10.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1165 | 580 | 585 | 1260 | 10.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1165 | 580 | 585 | 1260 | 10.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1165 | 580 | 585 | 1260 | 10.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1165 | 580 | 585 | 1260 | 10.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1165 | 580 | 585 | 1260 | 10.80 |
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