Royal Wootton Bassett Academy
Swindon, SN4 7HG · Wiltshire · secondary school
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6th of 27 secondary schools in Wiltshire we can score, 28 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 652 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6/10 among them, against 6.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 52.7 · 68 | 46% | 3.15 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.08 · 56 | 38% | 2.15 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 50.3 · 71 | 15% | 1.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Royal Wootton Bassett Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.1% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 51.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.08 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.0 out of 10 among them, against 6.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh Award and take trips to the Brecon Beacons and Dartmoor.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,714 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,611. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the Progress 8 score of +0.08 translate into support for individual students? What specific support is available for pupils aiming to raise their Attainment 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about Royal Wootton Bassett Academy
Overview
Royal Wootton Bassett Academy is described as having a "strong sense of community" where staff and pupils share values of "respect, well-being, balance and aspiration." The report states that the school supports pupils to achieve well, leaving them with the necessary skills and qualifications for their next steps. Leaders maintain high expectations for behaviour, resulting in lessons that take place without disruption in a calm environment.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with subjects clearly defining what pupils need to know and using methods like the ‘Bassett Lesson’ to help pupils recall previous work.
- Teachers are "knowledgeable and passionate," and the school effectively identifies and supports weaker readers to improve fluency and comprehension.
- Personal development is strong, with age-appropriate topics on health and safety, and pupils feel heard through initiatives like the Student Parliament.
- Sixth-form students act as role models, volunteering as peer readers and coaches, while receiving effective careers guidance for future education or employment.
- Staff are proud to work at the school, and leaders are considerate of staff workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- Assessment routines sometimes fail to accurately identify gaps in pupils’ knowledge, preventing teachers from adapting the curriculum to address mistakes.
- Teaching for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is not always adapted precisely enough, meaning they do not learn as well as they could.
- Systems for monitoring and evaluating school life do not provide leaders with accurate enough information, leaving the school unaware of where plans are not fully implemented.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 47.4 |
| 2024/25 | 51.0 |
| 2025/26 | 50.3 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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