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Churchward School

Free schools special · Swindon · SN25 2PP

Ages 11–19 · 139 pupils · Swindon

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Ofsted

Good

Attainment 8

9.4

Overall absence

15.0%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-01-24

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-2.14
−20+2
Attainment 89.4
English & maths grade 5+0%
English & maths grade 4+7%
EBacc entry0%

EBacc APS: 0.9

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence15.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)40.5%
Unauthorised3.7%
Authorised absence
11.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
9.5%
Enrolments in measure
74

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill111%

139 pupils · 125 places

Pupils on roll
139
Boys / girls
91 / 48
School capacity
125
Capacity fill
139 / 125 (111%)
Free school meals
39.3%
FSM pupils
42
Gender
Mixed
School type
Free schools special

Age range

Ages 11–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: BRUNEL ACADEMIES TRUST
Academy trust
BRUNEL ACADEMIES TRUST
Sponsor
Brunel Academies Trust
Headteacher
Mr Gareth Bailey

Location

Address
William Morris Way
Postcode
SN25 2PP
Town
Swindon
County
Wiltshire
Local authority
Swindon
District
Swindon
Constituency
Swindon North
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Resourced provision
SEN unit
SEN unit places
138 on roll / 125 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed free schools special, Ages 11–19, in Swindon, Swindon, 139 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, special school. Free school meals: 39.3%. SEN provision includes: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

Open schools in Swindon
107
Academies among open schools in Swindon
68% (73)
Open schools in SN25
20
Open schools in Swindon LA
92

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in SwindonNear SN25

  • William Morris Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Free schools · Primary

    Swindon · SN25 2PP · Swindon

    Ages 3–11

    • Absence4.2%
    • FSM10.3%
    • Demand0.98

    0.2 miles away

  • Great Western Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Free schools · Secondary

    Swindon · SN25 2PP · Swindon

    Ages 11–18

    • Att847.7
    • P80.1
    • EM5+52%
    • Absence7.6%

    0.2 miles away

  • Tadpole Farm CofE Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Swindon · SN25 2QS · Swindon

    Ages 3–11

    • KS251%
    • Absence6.0%
    • FSM19.1%
    • Demand1.00

    0.9 miles away

  • Uplands School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy special converter

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    Ages 11–19

    • Absence12.4%
    • FSM47.4%

    0.9 miles away

  • Abbey Park School

    Ofsted: Good

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    Ages 11–16

    • Att844.8
    • P80.0
    • EM5+47%
    • Absence8.1%

    0.9 miles away

  • Bridlewood Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Primary

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS257%
    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM10.4%
    • Demand1.03

    1.0 miles away

  • Red Oaks Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next

    Academy converter · Primary

    Swindon · SN25 2AN · Swindon

    Ages 3–11

    • KS255%
    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM14.6%
    • Demand1.03

    1.0 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Gareth Bailey
Telephone
01793209198
Website
churchwardschool.org.uk

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