Swindon Academy
Beech Avenue, Swindon, SN2 1JR
OPENALL-THROUGHAGES 2-19MIXED
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Profile
TypeAcademy sponsor led
PrincipalMrs Karen Wright
PhaseAll-through
Local authoritySwindon
Pupils on roll1,820
RegionSouth West
Capacity2,243
ConstituencySwindon North
AdmissionsNon-selective
WardRodbourne Cheney
Religious characterDoes not apply
Opened01-09-2007
GenderMixed
PostcodeSN2 1JR
URN135364
Ofsted · S5 Inspection · 2026-05-19
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Quality of education
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Behaviour & attitudes
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Personal development
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Leadership & management
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Early years
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Sixth form
O Outstanding
G Good
RI Requires improvement
I Inadequate
Trust
Member of United Learning Trust - school sponsor, joined 01/09/2010.
Member of UNITED LEARNING TRUST - multi-academy trust, joined 01/09/2007. Incorporated at Companies House as 04439859 → ltds.uk ↗
Governing body · 10 governors
| Governor | First appointed | Term ends | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Jimmy ScraggChair of Local Governing Body | 30 Mar 2024 | 30 Mar 2028 | 3y | ACTIVE |
| Ms Nicola CrokeLocal Governor | 3 May 2022 | 3 May 2029 | 5y | ACTIVE |
| Ms Gemma GouldingLocal Governor | 3 May 2022 | 13 Nov 2025 | 5y | LAPSED |
| Simon HallsLocal Governor | 1 Sep 2018 | 31 Aug 2028 | 8y | ACTIVE |
| Mr Philip JohnsonLocal Governor | 3 May 2022 | 3 May 2029 | 5y | ACTIVE |
| Mrs Caroline Kafka-MarkeyLocal Governor | 23 Apr 2024 | 23 Apr 2028 | 3y | ACTIVE |
| Mr Matt LodgeLocal Governor | 1 May 2023 | 1 Apr 2026 | 4y | LAPSED |
| Kevin LoganLocal Governor | 28 Jan 2014 | 31 Aug 2028 | 13y | ACTIVE |
| Ms Samantha ProbetsLocal Governor | 1 Oct 2024 | 1 Oct 2028 | 2y | ACTIVE |
| Mrs Sarah RutherfordLocal Governor | 1 Jan 2026 | 1 Jan 2029 | 10m | ACTIVE |
History · 4 linked schools
| Linked school | Relationship | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Headlands 134981 | Predecessor | 01-09-2007 |
| Penhill Primary School 131902 | Predecessor | 31-08-2008 |
| Pinehurst Infants' School 126225 | Predecessor | 01-09-2007 |
| Pinehurst Junior School 126224 | Predecessor | 01-09-2007 |