Kingsdown School

About Kingsdown School

Kingsdown School is an academy converter in Swindon, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 1,029 pupils on roll. It is part of RIVER LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 January 2020) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.9 (2025/26). 30.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Swindon →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,029 / 1,260 (82%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Last Ofsted Inspection

28 January 2020

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Hyde Rd, Swindon, Swindon, SN2 7SH

Phone

01793822284

Head Teacher

Emma Leigh-Bennett

Website

www.kingsdownschool.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Kingsdown School?

Kingsdown School is an academy converter in Swindon, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Kingsdown School have?

Kingsdown School has 1,029 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Kingsdown School's Ofsted rating?

Kingsdown School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 January 2020).

How does Kingsdown School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Kingsdown School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.9 in 2025/26.

Is Kingsdown School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Kingsdown School is part of RIVER LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Kingsdown School?

Kingsdown School is located at Hyde Rd, Swindon, Swindon, SN2 7SH.