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Abbey Park School
Goodgraded 17/01/2023Ages 11–161,182 pupils
Abbey Park School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Swindon. The school has around 1,182 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 17/01/2023, Abbey Park School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.1), an average Attainment 8 score of 45.9 and 49% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Swindon can view Abbey Park School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 17/01/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 846.2
England avg 45.1 · was 44.8 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths51%
England avg 45% · was 47% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths70%
England avg 65% · was 66% in 2023/24
EBacc entry42%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.18
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake16.7%
Free school meals16.7%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language11.9%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled99%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.9%
Attendance91.9%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.7
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence21.0%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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