Is Royal Wootton Bassett Academy a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 26 November 2024 and graded each area separately, with quality of education judged Good. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 8th of 27 secondary schools in Wiltshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Royal Wootton Bassett Academy's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Royal Wootton Bassett Academy averaged an Attainment 8 score of 50.3 (England: 46.2). 52.7% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Royal Wootton Bassett Academy?

Applications for Year 7 places at Royal Wootton Bassett Academy starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Royal Wootton Bassett Academy

Lime Kiln, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, SN4 7HG

Local ranking8th of 27 secondary schools in Wiltshire

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1611

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 26 November 2024. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Inspection

Inspected 26 November 2024 — from September 2024 Ofsted no longer gave an overall grade, but each area below was judged in full

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Safeguarding standards Met

Quality of education: Good
Behaviour & attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership & management: Good
Sixth form provision: Good

Scale: Outstanding · Good · Requires improvement · Inadequate

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 50.3 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 52.7% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 68.5% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 292

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 96.0%
Continued in education: 92.0%
Apprenticeships: 3.0%
Employment: 1.0%
Not sustained: 3.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 85.0%
Higher education: 51.0%
Apprenticeships: 5.0%
Employment: 26.0%
Not sustained: 12.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

B-

Avg A-Level Grade

36.4

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

39.1

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

131

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 21.0% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 39.6
16-18 Cohort: 255

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1688
Boys: 886 (52%)
Girls: 828 (48%)
Capacity: 1611 (106% full)
SEND: 17.1%
FSM Eligible: 14.5%
EAL: 12.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.0%
SEN Support: 14.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 96.8
Budget per Pupil: £7,077/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 7.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 16.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 73.6%
White Other: 5.6%
Black African: 4.4%
Asian Other: 3.7%
Asian Indian: 2.9%
Mixed Other: 2.3%
Asian Chinese: 1.8%
Black Other: 1.1%

73.6%

White British

5.6%

White Other

4.4%

Black African

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01793841900

aellis@rwba.ascendlearningtrust.org.uk

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Lime Kiln

Swindon, South West

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Administrative

URN: 136911
UKPRN: 10034160
Establishment No.: 4067
Trust: ASCEND LEARNING TRUST

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