Great Western Academy vs The Kings of Wessex Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 77 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Western Academy
Swindon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,039 students
The Kings of Wessex Academy
Cheddar · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,043 students
| Measure | Great Western Academy Swindon, South West | The Kings of Wessex Academy Cheddar, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #157 of 402 | #75 of 402 |
| National rank | #1728 of 4,090 | #954 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 13–18 |
| Students | 1,039 | 1,043 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,039 | 1,043 |
| Free school meals | 17% | 14.1% |
| Capacity filled | 85.9% | 87.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.5 | 48.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.3% | 53.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.7% | 74.3% |
| EBacc average points | 4.09 | 4.30 |
| A level points per entry | 31.4 | 36.0 |
| town | Swindon | Cheddar |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.gwacademy.co.uk | www.kowessex.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Kings of Wessex Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.6 vs 54.8).
- •The Kings of Wessex Academy is the larger school with 1,043 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 Great Western Academy better than The Kings of Wessex Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Kings of Wessex Academy ranks higher (71.6 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 Great Western Academy and The Kings of Wessex Academy?
About 77 km in a straight line, between Swindon and Cheddar in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Western Academy: 1,039. The Kings of Wessex Academy: 1,043. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Western Academy and The Kings of Wessex Academy rank in South West?
Great Western Academy is 157th of 402 and The Kings of Wessex Academy is 75th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).