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Best 3 Secondary schools in Swindon – comparison

Comparison of secondary schools: Lawn Manor Academy (Secondary) in Swindon; The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College (Secondary) in Swindon; Bradon Forest 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 Bradon Forest School. They are secondary phase and academy converter 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 ≈ 1,150, combined total ≈ 3,450, typical FSM 20–25%, range 15–20%–35–40%; spread across trusts such as ASCEND LEARNING TRUST, The White Horse Federation and The Athelstan Trust.

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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
Bradon Forest School
SN5 4AT
Phase / Type
Secondary • Academy converter
Location
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN5 4AT
Ofsted
2 15 May 2023
Pupils
≈ 950 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
The Athelstan Trust
Website
www.bradonforest.org.uk
Telephone
01793770570

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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.
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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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