GCSE 2025/26
#1,370 of 3,312
Similar to most schools in England
Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.
Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Sept 2023
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 151305.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Swindon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 47.6, similar to England, better than Swindon | 44.2 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 71.5%, better than England, better than Swindon | 63.3% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 47.9%, similar to England, better than Swindon | 44.2% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 9.7%, worse than England, similar to Swindon | 10.5% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 64.6%, better than England, better than Swindon | 57.8% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 144 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 670 |
| Girls | 335 |
| Boys | 335 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 25.2% |
| First language not English | 30.3% |
| School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery. | 1,470 |
| Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken. | 54.4% |
| Sixth form places2024/25 | 420 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 108 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 22 |
| Average class size | 21.9 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 14.3 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 9.5 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 46.99 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 18.13 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 40.61 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 50.2 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 43.6 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 3 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 3.6 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Offers made (Year 7)Places offered on national offer day. | 104 |
| Applications (Year 7)Includes every preference parents listed. | 210 |
| First preference applications (Year 7)Families who put this school as their first choice. | 46 |
| First preference offers (Year 7)First-choice applicants who were offered a place. | 46 |
| Applications from another local authority (Year 7) | 1 |
Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Swindon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 8.3%, similar to England, similar to Swindon | 7.9% | 8% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 23.6%, worse than England, similar to Swindon | 21.7% | 21.6% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 4%, similar to England, similar to Swindon | 4% | 3.6% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Suspension rate | 50.8% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 11.1% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0.7% |
| Permanent exclusions | 5 |
Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.
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| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Primary | Kingfisher CE Academy | Free schools | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 23 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Lift Hazelwood | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 Nov 2023. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Lift East Wichel | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Dec 2022. | |
| 0.9 mi | Secondary | The Commonweal School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Nov 2017. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Robert Le Kyng Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Sept 2011. | |
| 1.2 mi | Primary | Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School | Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 6 Jan 2026. | |
| 1.2 mi | Primary | Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Nov 2014. | |
| 1.2 mi | Primary | Wroughton Junior School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 May 2019. | |
| 1.3 mi | Secondary | UTC Swindon | University technical college | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 May 2024. | |
| 1.3 mi | Primary | Westlea Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Jun 2023. |
The Deanery CofE Academy is rated Inadequate by Ofsted, last inspected on 12 Sept 2023.
The Deanery CofE Academy ranks 1,370 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (similar to most schools).
In 2025/26, 47.9% of pupils at The Deanery CofE Academy got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 47.6 (England 46.2).
For Year 7 entry in 2026/27, The Deanery CofE Academy made 104 offers from 210 applications (2 per offer), and 46 of 46 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.
The Deanery CofE Academy has 670 pupils aged 11 to 18.
The Deanery CofE Academy had 1,470 school places in 2024/25.
Yes, The Deanery CofE Academy has a sixth form with 420 places in 2024/25.
At The Deanery CofE Academy, the average class had 21.9 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 14.3 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at The Deanery CofE Academy missed 8.3% of sessions (England 8%), and 23.6% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.