Abbey Park School vs Great Western Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbey Park School
Swindon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,193 students
Great Western Academy
Swindon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,039 students
| Measure | Abbey Park School Swindon, South West | Great Western Academy Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #108 of 402 | #157 of 402 |
| National rank | #1251 of 4,090 | #1728 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,193 | 1,039 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,193 | 1,039 |
| Free school meals | 16.7% | 17% |
| Capacity filled | 99.4% | 85.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.2 | 45.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50.6% | 41.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.1% | 69.7% |
| EBacc average points | 4.18 | 4.09 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.4 |
| town | Swindon | Swindon |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.abbeyparkschool.org.uk | www.gwacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Abbey Park School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.9 vs 54.8).
- •Abbey Park School is the larger school with 1,193 students compared with 1,039.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Abbey Park School better than Great Western Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Abbey Park School ranks higher (64.9 vs 54.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Abbey Park School and Great Western Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Swindon and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbey Park School: 1,193. Great Western Academy: 1,039. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey Park School and Great Western Academy rank in South West?
Abbey Park School is 108th of 402 and Great Western Academy is 157th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).