Bradon Forest School
The Peak, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 4AT
Inspected 28 February 2023
About Bradon Forest School
Bradon Forest School is an academy converter in Swindon, Wiltshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 931 pupils on roll. It is part of THE ATHELSTAN TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 February 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.5 (2025/26). 18.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.1% have English as an additional language.
School Information
- Local Authority
- Wiltshire →
- School Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Age Range
- Ages 11–16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Pupils / Capacity
- 931 / 1,260 (74%)
- Sixth Form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Religious Character
- None
- Admissions Policy
- Non-selective
- Last Ofsted Inspection
- 28 February 2023
Pupil profile
2025/26Who 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.
Results & performance
2025/26Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.
GCSE results (Key Stage 4)
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.
Where pupils go next
Attendance
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.
Workforce
2024/25Staffing 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.
School finances
2024-25How 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
- The Peak, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 4AT
- Phone
- 01793770570
- Headteacher
- Sarah Haines
Academy Trust
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Frequently asked questions
- What type of school is Bradon Forest School?
- Bradon Forest School is an academy converter in Swindon, Wiltshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
- How many pupils does Bradon Forest School have?
- Bradon Forest School has 931 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
- What is Bradon Forest School's Ofsted rating?
- Bradon Forest School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 February 2023).
- How does Bradon Forest School perform at GCSE?
- Pupils at Bradon Forest School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.5 in 2025/26.
- Is Bradon Forest School part of an academy trust?
- Yes — Bradon Forest School is part of THE ATHELSTAN TRUST.
- Where is Bradon Forest School?
- Bradon Forest School is located at The Peak, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 4AT.
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