Best 3 Secondary schools in Swindon – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Lawn Manor Academy (Secondary) in Swindon; The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College (Secondary) in Swindon; Abbey Park School (Secondary) in Swindon — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Lawn Manor Academy, The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College and Abbey Park School. They are secondary phase and academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around Swindon and Swindon, Wiltshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Lawn Manor Academy), published Sep 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Lawn Manor Academy (Sep 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,250, combined total ≈ 3,700, typical FSM 20–25%, range 15–20%–35–40%; spread across trusts such as ASCEND LEARNING TRUST, The White Horse Federation and THE PARK ACADEMIES TRUST.

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Attribute	Lawn Manor Academy SN3 1ER	The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College SN4 9DJ	Abbey Park School SN25 2ND
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Swindon SN3 1ER	Swindon Wiltshire SN4 9DJ	Swindon SN25 2ND
Latest Ofsted	2 19 Sep 2023	2 14 Jun 2023	2 2 Mar 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 950 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,550 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1000	1450	1200
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy		Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	ASCEND LEARNING TRUST	The White Horse Federation	THE PARK ACADEMIES TRUST
Website	www.lawnmanor.org	www.ridgewayschool.com	www.abbeyparkschool.org.uk
Telephone	01793487286	01793846100	01793705400
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Lawn Manor Academy

SN3 1ER

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Swindon
SN3 1ER
Ofsted: 2 19 Sep 2023
Pupils: ≈ 950 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: ASCEND LEARNING TRUST
Website: www.lawnmanor.org
Telephone: 01793487286

The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College

SN4 9DJ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Swindon
Wiltshire
SN4 9DJ
Ofsted: 2 14 Jun 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,550 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The White Horse Federation
Website: www.ridgewayschool.com
Telephone: 01793846100

Abbey Park School

SN25 2ND

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Swindon
SN25 2ND
Ofsted: 2 2 Mar 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE PARK ACADEMIES TRUST
Website: www.abbeyparkschool.org.uk
Telephone: 01793705400

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.