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The Commonweal School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,390 boys and girls aged between 11 and 19. In June 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Disadvantaged pupils, Attendance and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form, Finances, Admissions and Destinations.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | UTC Swindon | |
| 1.0 | The Deanery CE Academy | |
| 1.1 | Lawn Manor Academy | |
| 1.4 | The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College | |
| 1.5 | St Joseph's Catholic College | |
| 2.2 | Swindon Academy | |
| 2.3 | Nova Hreod Academy | |
| 2.5 | The Dorcan Academy | |
| 2.6 | Lydiard Park Academy | |
| 3.2 | Kingsdown School | |
| 4.0 | Abbey Park School | |
| 4.5 | Bradon Forest School |
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is above average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates are quite low and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is roughly average.
Attainment: About average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is below average, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2022
Provision for special educational needs
| Physical disability | Specific learning difficulty |
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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