Education
Primary
There are over 60 Primary schools in Swindon plus several brand new schools that are being built as part of the major new developments around the town. Many are joined by common purpose to the Excellence Cluster Swindon, a group of 40 primary and five secondary schools who have formed a strategic collaboration partnership to work collectively on a number of important issues in school improvement and pupil attainment. Click here to read more about Primary Schools in Swindon.
Secondary
There are ten ‘state’ secondary schools in the borough of which six are community comprehensive schools, two are foundation schools and one is voluntary-aided. The Commonweal School specialises in arts, Kingsdown School and Dorcan Technology College focus on technology, whilst The Ridgeway is a sports specialist school in Wroughton, there is also a small non-selective independent school. Click here to read more about Secondary Schools in Swindon.
Specialist Schools
There are a number of schools for children with special needs in Swindon and the surrounding area i.e. Cricklade, Marlborough and Calne. Click here to read more about Specialist Schools in Swindon.
Admissions
For information on admissions please visit Education and Learning at www.swindon.gov.uk
Standards
The schools inspectorate, Ofsted can help with general information about choosing the best educational option for children. Ofsted can provide specific information on Swindon’s schools performance.
Education standards in Swindon are rising with better attendance records than the national average. Exclusions have significantly reduced in the past few years and primary school performance ratings have seen steady improvements.
Further Education
Swindon has two further-education colleges. New College has a reputation for excellent results and high-quality education that attracts students from Swindon and the wider area.
Swindon College is based in purpose-built facilities close to the town centre and offers a huge range of courses. Click here to read more about Further Education in Swindon.