Swindon has 12 secondary schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 0 were outstanding or exceptional and 92% good or better, against 81% of secondary schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 22 Sept 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 0 outstanding or exceptional
- 11 good, strong or expected
- 1 requires improvement or needs attention
- 0 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Secondary schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Park School | Good | 18 Jan 2023 | SN25 |
| Great Western Academy | Good | 11 Jan 2023 | SN25 |
| Highworth Warneford School | Expected | 23 Jun 2026 | SN6 |
| Kingsdown School | Good | 29 Jan 2020 | SN2 |
| Lawn Manor Academy | Good | 12 Jul 2023 | SN3 |
| Lydiard Park Academy | Good | 24 Jan 2018 | SN5 |
| Nova Hreod Academy | Good | 1 Feb 2017 | SN2 |
| St Joseph's Catholic College | Good | 9 Jan 2018 | SN3 |
| Swindon Academy | Expected | 19 May 2026 | SN2 |
| The Commonweal School | Good | 29 Nov 2017 | SN1 |
| The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College | Good | 19 Apr 2023 | SN4 |
| The Dorcan Academy | Needs attention | 22 Sept 2026 | SN3 |