Secondary Schools by Attainment 8 in Swindon (2025)
Secondary schools ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE points per pupil across eight subjects. Listed with official data; 14 schools in Swindon, South West. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South West.
- 180The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form CollegeSwindon · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 53.5
- 238Swindon AcademySwindon · Academy All-throughAttainment 8: 50.2
- 367Nova Hreod AcademySwindon · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 49.1
- 454Lydiard Park AcademySwindon · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 47.0
- 560The Deanery CofE AcademySwindon · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 46.6
- 653The Commonweal SchoolSwindon · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 46.3
- 765Abbey Park SchoolSwindon · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 46.2
- 861Highworth Warneford SchoolSwindon · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 46.0
- 955Great Western AcademySwindon · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 45.5
- 1048The Dorcan AcademySwindon · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 44.3
- 1137Kingsdown SchoolSwindon · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 41.4
- 1234St Joseph's Catholic CollegeSwindon · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 38.0
- 1323Lawn Manor AcademySwindon · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 37.5
- 1419UTC SwindonSwindon · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 32.4
| # | School | Sector | Attainment 8 | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College Swindon · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 53.5 | 79.6 Top 25% | 53.5 Attainment 8 | 1,616 |
| 2 | Swindon Academy Swindon · All-through · Ages 2–19 | Academy | 50.2 | 38.2 Lower 50% | 50.2 Attainment 8 | 1,820 |
| 3 | Nova Hreod Academy Swindon · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 49.1 | 66.9 Top 50% | 49.1 Attainment 8 | 1,044 |
| 4 | Lydiard Park Academy Swindon · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 47.0 | 53.5 Top 50% | 47.0 Attainment 8 | 1,302 |
| 5 | The Deanery CofE Academy Swindon · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 46.6 | 59.7 Top 50% | 46.6 Attainment 8 | 670 |
| 6 | The Commonweal School Swindon · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 46.3 | 52.7 Top 50% | 46.3 Attainment 8 | 1,442 |
| 7 | Abbey Park School Swindon · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 46.2 | 64.9 Top 50% | 46.2 Attainment 8 | 1,193 |
| 8 | Highworth Warneford School Swindon · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 46.0 | 61.1 Top 50% | 46.0 Attainment 8 | 636 |
| 9 | Great Western Academy Swindon · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 45.5 | 54.8 Top 50% | 45.5 Attainment 8 | 1,039 |
| 10 | The Dorcan Academy Swindon · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 44.3 | 47.7 Lower 50% | 44.3 Attainment 8 | 881 |
| 11 | Kingsdown School Swindon · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 41.4 | 37.2 Lower 50% | 41.4 Attainment 8 | 1,108 |
| 12 | St Joseph's Catholic College Swindon · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 38.0 | 33.6 Lower 50% | 38.0 Attainment 8 | 1,425 |
| 13 | Lawn Manor Academy Swindon · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 37.5 | 22.6 Lower 50% | 37.5 Attainment 8 | 969 |
| 14 | UTC Swindon Swindon · Secondary · Ages 14–19 | Academy | 32.4 | 18.8 Lower 50% | 32.4 Attainment 8 | 182 |
The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College in Swindon leads the 2025 list of secondary schools by attainment 8 in Swindon with Attainment 8 53.5. Of the 14 schools shown, 14 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider South West secondary schools by attainment 8 league table, every school on the Swindon page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best gcse results school in Swindon?
The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College in Swindon, South West ranks first among secondary schools by attainment 8 in Swindon with Attainment 8 53.5 (Pupils on roll: 1,616).
How are secondary schools by attainment 8 in Swindon ranked?
Secondary schools ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE points per pupil across eight subjects. Figures are the most recent published by the national authority and matched to the school directory.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.