Compare Brimble Hill Special School and Churchward School and Silverwood School

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 not applicable schools: Brimble Hill Special School (Not applicable) in Swindon; Churchward School (Not applicable) in Swindon; Silverwood School (Not applicable) in Devizes — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Brimble Hill Special School, Churchward School and Silverwood School. They are not applicable phase and academy special converter, free schools special and community special school type located around Swindon, Wiltshire and Devizes, Wiltshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Brimble Hill Special School), published Jan 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Brimble Hill Special School (Jan 2024). average roll around ≈ 250, combined total ≈ 700, typical FSM 35–40%, range 30–35%–35–40%; all within the BRUNEL ACADEMIES TRUST trust.

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Attribute	Brimble Hill Special School SN25 2NB	Churchward School SN25 2PP	Silverwood School SN10 2QQ
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Academy special converter	Not applicable • Free schools special	Not applicable • Community special school
Location	Swindon Wiltshire SN25 2NB	Swindon Wiltshire SN25 2PP	Devizes Wiltshire SN10 2QQ
Latest Ofsted	2 18 Jan 2024	2 9 Mar 2023	2 1 Oct 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	94	90	—
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	—
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	BRUNEL ACADEMIES TRUST	BRUNEL ACADEMIES TRUST	Wiltshire (865)
Website	www.brimblehillschool.org.uk	churchwardschool.org.uk	www.silverwood.wilts.sch.uk
Telephone	01793493900	01793209198	01380850309
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Brimble Hill Special School

SN25 2NB

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location: Swindon
Wiltshire
SN25 2NB
Ofsted: 2 18 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: BRUNEL ACADEMIES TRUST
Website: www.brimblehillschool.org.uk
Telephone: 01793493900

Churchward School

SN25 2PP

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Free schools special
Location: Swindon
Wiltshire
SN25 2PP
Ofsted: 2 9 Mar 2023
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: BRUNEL ACADEMIES TRUST
Website: churchwardschool.org.uk
Telephone: 01793209198

Silverwood School

SN10 2QQ

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Devizes
Wiltshire
SN10 2QQ
Ofsted: 2 1 Oct 2023
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Wiltshire (865)
Website: www.silverwood.wilts.sch.uk
Telephone: 01380850309

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.

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