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Uplands School
Requires Improvementgraded 02/07/2024Ages 11–19170 pupils
Uplands School is a school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Swindon. The school has around 170 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 02/07/2024 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Families comparing schools in Swindon can view Uplands School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Swindon (SN25 2NB), Uplands School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspectionRequires Improvement
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
Last inspected 02/07/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 2 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Quality of education
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Pupil intake42.4%
Free school meals42.4%
England avg 26.3%
English not first language24.4%
England avg 18.6%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing87.6%
Attendance87.6%
England avg 93.5%
Pupils per teacher9.2
England avg 19.6
Persistent absence29.2%
England avg 17.5%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Swindon
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