Best Secondary Schools in Swindon 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 13 schools across Swindon. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Swindon has 13 secondary schools and a further 10 rated Good — 77% of secondary schools in Swindon are rated Good or Outstanding overall. The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Swindon follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

13
Total schools
0
Outstanding
0%
Outstanding rate
61.5%
Avg KS2 SATs
39.9
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College
Secondary
 Good 69 View school
🥈 Nova Hreod Academy
Secondary
 Good 64 View school
🥉 Lydiard Park Academy
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
4. The Commonweal School
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
5. Abbey Park School
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
6. Great Western Academy
Secondary
 Good 59 View school
7. The Dorcan Academy
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
8. Kingsdown School
Secondary
 Good 54 View school
9. Highworth Warneford School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 50 View school
10. St Joseph's Catholic College
Secondary
 Good 50 View school
11. Lawn Manor Academy
Secondary
 Good 49 View school
12. The Deanery CofE Academy
Secondary
 Inadequate 38 View school
13. UTC Swindon
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 33 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Swindon?
There are 13 secondary schools in Swindon, of which 0 (0%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Swindon?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Swindon is The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Swindon?
Primary and secondary school applications in Swindon are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Swindon council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Swindon?
0% of secondary schools in Swindon are rated Outstanding and 77% are rated Good. 72.8% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.