Bradon Forest School
URN: 142316 • Swindon SN5 4AT
Overview
- Name
- Bradon Forest School
- URN
- 142316
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE ATHELSTAN TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Haines (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01793770570
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- The Peak, Swindon SN5 4AT
Summary
Bradon Forest School, located in Swindon, Wiltshire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 931 students, out of a total capacity of 1,260. The school is part of the Athelstan Trust, which encompasses multiple schools across the region, aiming to provide quality education and foster the holistic development of students. The school's core values—challenge, aspiration, respect, resilience, and excellence—are integral to its educational approach, promoting a supportive environment for all learners.
The curriculum at Bradon Forest School is designed to inspire and motivate students, encouraging them to achieve their academic potential while also developing important social and moral values. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including a KS3 Drama Club and various initiatives like Bookopoly, which aim to enhance students' engagement with learning and foster a love for reading.
With 18.20% of students eligible for free school meals, Bradon Forest School is committed to inclusivity and support for all families. The school actively engages with the community and provides resources for parents, ensuring a collaborative approach to education and student well-being. For more information, visit their website at http://www.bradonforest.org.uk/.
The curriculum at Bradon Forest School is designed to inspire and motivate students, encouraging them to achieve their academic potential while also developing important social and moral values. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including a KS3 Drama Club and various initiatives like Bookopoly, which aim to enhance students' engagement with learning and foster a love for reading.
With 18.20% of students eligible for free school meals, Bradon Forest School is committed to inclusivity and support for all families. The school actively engages with the community and provides resources for parents, ensuring a collaborative approach to education and student well-being. For more information, visit their website at http://www.bradonforest.org.uk/.
Useful links
- Local Governing Body (governance)
- Absence & Attendance (sen)
- Parent Letters and Presentations (sen)
- Special Educational Needs and Disability (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Privacy Policy (download)
- Cookie Policy (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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)
Key details
- LA
- Wiltshire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE ATHELSTAN TRUST
- Capacity
- 1260
- Pupils
- 931
- Boys
- 499
- Girls
- 432
- FSM %
- 18.20
- Open date
- 2015-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-01
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Wiltshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 931 | 499 | 432 | 1260 | 18.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 916 | 493 | 423 | 1260 | 14.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 915 | 461 | 454 | 1260 | 11.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 915 | 461 | 454 | 1260 | 11.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 961 | 477 | 484 | 1260 | 9.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1018 | 482 | 536 | 1260 | 7.70 |
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