Kingsdown School
URN: 145139 • Swindon SN2 7SH
Overview
- Name
- Kingsdown School
- URN
- 145139
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- RIVER LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Emma Leigh-Bennett (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01793822284
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hyde Rd, Swindon SN2 7SH
Summary
Kingsdown School is a mixed secondary academy located in Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, catering to students aged 11 to 16. With a current enrolment of 1,029 pupils and a capacity of 1,260, the school aims to provide a vibrant learning environment where students are encouraged to take pride in their education and personal development. The school is part of the River Learning Trust and is committed to fostering a culture of excellence.
The curriculum at Kingsdown School is designed to support academic achievement while also prioritising the wellbeing of students. The teaching staff combines academic expertise with a genuine concern for each student's individual needs. The school has a clear vision to become a "School of Excellence," focusing on aspirations and achievements through a range of teaching and learning activities.
Kingsdown School actively promotes inclusivity and support for disadvantaged students, with 27% of its pupils eligible for free school meals. The school also engages with the community through open events and information evenings, ensuring that parents and families are well-informed and involved in their children's education.
The curriculum at Kingsdown School is designed to support academic achievement while also prioritising the wellbeing of students. The teaching staff combines academic expertise with a genuine concern for each student's individual needs. The school has a clear vision to become a "School of Excellence," focusing on aspirations and achievements through a range of teaching and learning activities.
Kingsdown School actively promotes inclusivity and support for disadvantaged students, with 27% of its pupils eligible for free school meals. The school also engages with the community through open events and information evenings, ensuring that parents and families are well-informed and involved in their children's education.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Attendance & Absence (sen)
- SEN & Disability Provision (sen)
- Read Ofsted Report March 2025 (download)
- School Mail (other)
- Admissions Guidance (other)
- Equality Diversity Inclusion (EDI) (other)
- Policies (other)
- Kingsdown School Prospectus (other)
- Term Dates - School Day (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
- Swindon
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- RIVER LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 1260
- Pupils
- 1029
- Boys
- 530
- Girls
- 499
- FSM %
- 27.00
- Open date
- 2017-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-01-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1029 | 530 | 499 | 1260 | 27.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 990 | 512 | 478 | 1260 | 25.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 895 | 491 | 404 | 1260 | 24.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 895 | 491 | 404 | 1260 | 24.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 893 | 484 | 409 | 1260 | 20.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 955 | 503 | 452 | 1260 | 17.20 |
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