The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College, Swindon
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good.
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At a Glance
17.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
24.4
Avg class size
59
Total classes
9 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
111%
Over capacity
1,616 pupils
1,450 capacity
166 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)
Inspection History(104)
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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
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.5888%
Overall absence
19.31818%
Persistent absence
1,408
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
The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College
Wroughton Junior School
Wroughton Infant School
East Wichel Primary School & Nursery
Kingfisher CE Academy
The Croft Primary School
Lethbridge Primary School
Lawn Primary and Nursery School
King William Street Church of England Primary School
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