Churchward School

  • Special
  • Free school
  • Ages 11 to 19
Ofsted: Good

William Morris Way, Swindon, SN25 2PPOpen in maps

Churchward School is a special school in Swindon for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 90 schools in Swindon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 24 January 2023, report published 9 March 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Sixth form provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

24 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score13.0

13.0, 33.1 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths0%

0%, 45.4 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths20.8%

20.8%, 44 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc0%

0%, 40.5 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score1.26

1.26, 2.83 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

139 pupils on roll, with places for 125

Eligible for free school meals38.1%

38.1%, 11.6 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language0.7%

0.7%, 20.9 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support0%

0%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan100%

100%, 94 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Churchward School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Uplands School0.9 milesOfsted: Requires improvementNot published
Brimble Hill Special School1 mileOfsted: Good0% met the expected standard
Compass Community School Wheatley Park2 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
St Luke's Academy2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 2.6
Meadow Bridge School3 milesOfsted: GoodNot published

School details

School type
Free schools special
Sector
Free school
Trust
BRUNEL ACADEMIES TRUST
Age range
11 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Headteacher
Mr Gareth Bailey
Phone
01793209198
Website
churchwardschool.org.uk
Address
William Morris Way, Swindon, SN25 2PP
Local authority
Swindon
URN
145874

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.