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The Commonweal School
Goodgraded 14/06/2023Ages 11–191,382 pupilsNone
The Commonweal School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Swindon. The school has around 1,382 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 14/06/2023, The Commonweal School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 44.9 and 43% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Swindon can view The Commonweal School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance90.2%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence28.9%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher18.5England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS94%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals15.5%England avg 28.6%
English not first language20.2%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 846.3
Progress 8-0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths38%
Grade 4+ English & maths64%
EBacc entry36%
EBacc average point score4.12
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)28.7
Value added-0.33Below average · 95% CI -0.5 to -0.2
Retention97%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
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