Lawn Manor Academy is a secondary school in Swindon, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It has a none religious character.
Lawn Manor Academy currently has around 940 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.9% boys and 51.1% girls. Around 39.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 10.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 33.9%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 45.9%. indian pupils make up about 19.1%
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: | Salcombe Grove, Swindon, SN3 1ER |
| Website: | www.lawnmanor.org |
| Telephone: | 01793487286 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Swindon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sandra Muir |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 144773 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/07/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1000 |
| Number of Pupils: | 940 |
| Number of Boys: | 460 |
| Number of Girls: | 480 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 33.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 45.90% | 431 |
| Indian | 19.10% | 180 |
| Other White | 8.10% | 76 |
| Other Asian | 6.00% | 56 |
| African | 5.90% | 55 |
| Other Mixed | 3.50% | 33 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.80% | 26 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.60% | 15 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.50% | 14 |
| Pakistani | 1.20% | 11 |
| Unclassified | 1.10% | 10 |
| White and Asian | 1.00% | 9 |
| White and Black African | 0.90% | 8 |
| Other Black | 0.70% | 7 |
| Caribbean | 0.50% | 5 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lainesmead Junior School South View Avenue , SN3 1EA | - not rated | 378 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery Southview Avenue , Old Walcot SN3 1EA | 3out of 4 | 469 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Rood Catholic Junior School Upham Road , SN3 1DH | - not rated | 654 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Queens Drive , SN3 1AR | 3out of 4 | 981 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drove Primary School Drove Road , SN1 3AH | - not rated | 997 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchfields Academy Salcombe Grove , SN3 1ER | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawn Manor Academy Salcombe Grove , SN3 1ER | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields School Salcombe Grove , SN3 1HQ | - not rated | 238 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR | - not rated | 1,170 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR | 3out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New College Swindon New College Drive , SN3 1AH | - not rated | 507 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swindon College North Star Avenue , SN2 1DY | - not rated | 2,466 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory College Swindon Fairview House , 43 Bath Road SN1 4AS | - not rated | 1,199 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wizard Education 28 Eastcott Hill , SN1 3JG | - not rated | 1,560 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Education Centre 9 PATFORD STREET , CALNE SN11 0EF | - not rated | 1,828 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nyland School Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RD | 3out of 4 | 2,068 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nyland School Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RD | - not rated | 2,068 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.