Crowdys Hill School, Swindon
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Crowdys Hill School creates a warm, supportive environment where all pupils with SEND thrive and feel genuinely cared for. The school offers an ambitious curriculum that develops life skills for adulthood, with particularly strong focus on communication and reading. Beyond the classroom, pupils access exceptional enrichment through the school farm, outdoor activities, and community projects that build their confidence and independence.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious, well-designed curriculum tailored to pupils' individual needs and Education, Health and Care plans
- Strong emphasis on communication skills development, with reading taught effectively across all phases
- Rich enrichment activities including school farm, Duke of Edinburgh's Award, and outdoor adventures that build independence and confidence
- Skilled staff who work collaboratively with therapists to support pupils' development
- Sixth-form students successfully progress into further training or employment through work preparation activities
Areas for Improvement
- Some staff lack thorough understanding of their subject areas, limiting their ability to adapt learning to the right level for pupils
- Assessment information is not used effectively enough to inform and improve curriculum development in some subjects
- Attendance remains inconsistent, particularly among sixth-form students, hindering progress through the curriculum
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with school leaders creating an open and positive culture that prioritises pupils' interests.
Extracurricular Activities
School farm, Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme, adventurous outdoor activities, firefighting course, conference presentations, local homeless charity work
Crowdys Hill School is a special school for pupils with moderate and severe learning difficulties that provides a nurturing environment where all pupils feel safe and well supported. The school maintains high expectations for achievement across all age groups from Reception to sixth form.
At a Glance
43.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
59 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 0%. Maths has remained stable at around 0%. Writing has remained stable at around 0%.
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
154%
Over capacity
348 pupils
226 capacity
122 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Swindon
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Swindon
Admissions Demand - Swindon
Places available
2,816
Applications
2,957
Got 1st preference
87.0%
Got preferred school
97.3%
Secondary admissions across Swindon (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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Pupil Absence2024/25
8.71063%
Overall absence
24.30279%
Persistent absence
251
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Crowdys Hill School
Beechcroft Infant School
Gorse Hill Primary School
Seven Fields Primary School
Ruskin Junior School
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon
Ferndale Primary School & Nursery
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Grange Infants' School
Greenmeadow Primary School
Grange Junior School
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