Is The Deanery CofE Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Inadequate at its last graded inspection on 12 September 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 13th of 14 secondary schools in Swindon. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are The Deanery CofE Academy's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at The Deanery CofE Academy averaged an Attainment 8 score of 47.6 (England: 46.2). 47.9% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at The Deanery CofE Academy?

Applications for Year 7 places at The Deanery CofE 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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The Deanery CofE Academy

Peglars Way, Wichelstowe, Swindon, SN1 7DA

Local ranking13th of 14 secondary schools in Swindon

Ofsted: InadequateUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1050

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 12 September 2023. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Continues from The Deanery CE Academy (URN 147086) since 1 September 2024. Results, demographics and trends from before then are that school's, shown here so the record is unbroken.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 47.6 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 47.9% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 71.5% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 144

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 768
Boys: 335 (50%)
Girls: 335 (50%)
Capacity: 1050 (64% full)
SEND: 14.1%
FSM Eligible: 21.9%
EAL: 32.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.7%
SEN Support: 11.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 51.2
Budget per Pupil: £8,849/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

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

Overall Absence Rate: 9.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 25.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Free schools
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Anglican/Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 55.1%
Black African: 10.5%
White Other: 9.1%
Asian Indian: 7.5%
Asian Other: 4.0%
Mixed Other: 3.9%
Other: 2.3%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.8%

55.1%

White British

10.5%

Black African

9.1%

White Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01793236611

admin@deanerycofeacademy.org.uk

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Peglars Way

Swindon, South West

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Administrative

URN: 151305
UKPRN: 10096413
Establishment No.: 4009
Trust: THE PARK ACADEMIES TRUST

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