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Kingsbury Green Academy

Academy converter · Calne · SN11 8YH

Ages 11–18 · 1,077 pupils · Wiltshire

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Attainment 8

41.4

Overall absence

10.1%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-04-14

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

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

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.24
−20+2
Attainment 841.4
English & maths grade 5+41%
English & maths grade 4+64%
EBacc entry31%

EBacc APS: 3.6

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence10.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)27.4%
Unauthorised2.5%
Authorised absence
7.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
4.9%
Enrolments in measure
940

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 fill80%

1,077 pupils · 1,340 places

Pupils on roll
1,077
Boys / girls
540 / 537
School capacity
1,340
Capacity fill
1,077 / 1,340 (80%)
Free school meals
25.5%
FSM pupils
247
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: ASCEND LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
ASCEND LEARNING TRUST
Sponsor
Royal Wootton Bassett Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Nicola Bull

Location

Address
White Horse Way
Postcode
SN11 8YH
Town
Calne
County
Wiltshire
Local authority
Wiltshire
District
Wiltshire
Constituency
Melksham and Devizes
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
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
Special classes
No Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision

Local context

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

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Calne, Wiltshire, 1,077 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 25.5%. SEN provision includes: SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty.

Open schools in Calne
12
Secondary schools in Calne
1
Academies among open schools in Calne
42% (5)
Open schools in SN11
12
Secondary in SN11
1
Open schools in Wiltshire LA
266
Secondary in Wiltshire LA
28

Nearby secondary schools

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

Compare with theseAll in CalneNear SN11

  • Priestley Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Calne · SN11 8TG · Wiltshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS273%
    • Absence5.3%
    • FSM34.8%

    0.7 miles away

  • The Springfields Academy

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Academy special sponsor led

    Calne · SN11 0DS · Wiltshire

    Ages 4–19

    • Att84.0
    • P8-1.5
    • EM5+0%
    • Absence12.2%

    1.0 miles away

  • Marden Vale CofE Academy

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Calne · SN11 9BD · Wiltshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS234%
    • Absence6.0%
    • FSM56.2%

    1.2 miles away

  • Fynamore Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Calne · SN11 9UG · Wiltshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS254%
    • Absence6.2%
    • FSM22.4%

    1.4 miles away

  • Cherhill CofE School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Calne · SN11 8XX · Wiltshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS247%
    • Absence6.1%
    • FSM10.2%

    2.2 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Nicola Bull
Telephone
01249818100
Website
www.kingsburygreenacademy.com

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