What did Ofsted judge Great Western Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Great Western Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in January 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Great Western Academy?

Great Western Academy has 1,039 pupils on roll.

What ages does Great Western Academy take?

Great Western Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Great Western Academy located?

Great Western Academy is located in Swindon, SN25 2PP, Swindon.

How do I apply to Great Western Academy?

Great Western Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into Great Western Academy?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Great Western Academy was 1.783 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

What is the largest ethnic background at Great Western Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 67.1% of pupils at Great Western Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Great Western Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Great Western Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Great Western Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in January 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Great Western Academy?: Great Western Academy has 1,039 pupils on roll.
What ages does Great Western Academy take?: Great Western Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Great Western Academy located?: Great Western Academy is located in Swindon, SN25 2PP, Swindon.
How do I apply to Great Western Academy?: Great Western Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Great Western Academy?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Great Western Academy was 1.783 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
What is the largest ethnic background at Great Western Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 67.1% of pupils at Great Western Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Great Western Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Great Western Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Great Western Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in January 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Great Western Academy?: Great Western Academy has 1,039 pupils on roll.
What ages does Great Western Academy take?: Great Western Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Great Western Academy located?: Great Western Academy is located in Swindon, SN25 2PP, Swindon.
How do I apply to Great Western Academy?: Great Western Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Great Western Academy?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Great Western Academy was 1.783 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
What is the largest ethnic background at Great Western Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 67.1% of pupils at Great Western Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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