Schools across Swindon
Local authority · 93 schools across 4 towns
93
67 primary · 13 secondary
37,259
87% capacity used
30
3 outstanding · 27 good
42,582
5,323 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
68.7%
KS2 Maths
68.2%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
3,431 spare places
Secondary Schools
1,742 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
6.1%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
15.3%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
87
2024/25
Absence trend across Swindon schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
49%
Plans Issued
247
Assessment Requests
548
Tribunal Cases
4
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
28
Lodged
(0.8%)
23
Heard
7
Successful
(30%)
Primary (infant classes)
5
Lodged
(0.2%)
3
Heard
1
Successful
(33%)
Secondary
71
Lodged
(2.3%)
52
Heard
8
Successful
(15%)
Total
99
Lodged
(1.5%)
75
Heard
15
Successful
(20%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.