Churchward School is a not applicable school in Swindon, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a free schools special and operates as a mixed school. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Churchward School currently has around 127 pupils on roll, which is about 141% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 69.3% boys and 30.7% girls. Around 38.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 15%. Persistent absence is recorded at 40.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (88.2%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | William Morris Way, Swindon, SN25 2PP |
| Website: | churchwardschool.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01793209198 |
| School Type: | Free schools special |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Swindon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Debra Scholes |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 145874 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/01/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 90 |
| Number of Pupils: | 127 |
| Number of Boys: | 88 |
| Number of Girls: | 39 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 15% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 40.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 88.20% | 112 |
| Other White | 5.50% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 1.60% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.60% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.80% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 0.80% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.80% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.80% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Morris Primary School William Morris Way , Tadpole Garden Village SN25 2PP | 3out of 4 | 369 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Farm Educate Together Primary Diamond Crescent , Abbey Farm SN25 2SJ | - not rated | 1,071 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tadpole Farm CofE Primary Academy Greene Street , Tadpole Garden Village SN25 2QS | 3out of 4 | 1,508 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridlewood Primary School Chartwell Road , SN25 2EX | 3out of 4 | 1,682 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridlewood Primary School Chartwell Road , SN25 2EX | - not rated | 1,682 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Western Academy William Morris Way , Tadpole Garden Village SN25 2PP | 3out of 4 | 377 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Park School The Learning Campus , Redhouse Way SN25 2ND | - not rated | 1,610 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Park School The Learning Campus , Redhouse Way SN25 2ND | 3out of 4 | 1,616 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchward School William Morris Way , SN25 2PP | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools special | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Uplands School The Learning Campus , Tadpole Lane SN25 2NB | - not rated | 1,511 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Uplands School The Learning Campus , Tadpole Lane SN25 2NB | 2out of 4 | 1,511 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimble Hill Special School Tadpole Lane , Redhouse SN25 2NB | - not rated | 1,848 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimble Hill Special School Tadpole Lane , Redhouse SN25 2NB | 3out of 4 | 1,848 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.