127
Pupils · 2024/25
1%
EAL · 2024/25
46%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 24/01/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authoritySwindon
PhaseSecondary with sixth form with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio8.2:1
Admissions—
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Churchward School · Secondary with sixth form · Swindon
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
127
Pupil : teacher ratio
8.2
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
1%
FSM eligible
44%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
17%
Persistent absence
46%
Contact
Address
William Morris Way, Swindon, SN25 2PP
Local authority
Swindon
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 127 | 7.7 | 100% | 1% | 44% | 17% | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 98 | 5.8 | 100% | 1% | 43% | 15% | 40% |
| 2022/23 | 91 | 6.1 | 100% | 1% | 46% | 11% | 38% |
| 2021/22 | 82 | 5.5 | 100% | 2% | 44% | 19% | 53% |
| 2020/21 | 65 | 7.3 | 100% | 3% | 45% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 20 | 5.6 | 100% | 10% | 33% | 16% | 47% |
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