170
Pupils · 2024/25
23%
EAL · 2024/25
29%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Requires improvement
Ofsted inspection · 02/07/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authoritySwindon
PhaseSecondary with sixth form with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio13.2:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Uplands School · Secondary with sixth form · Swindon
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
170
Pupil : teacher ratio
13.2
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
23%
FSM eligible
44%
SEN
99%
Overall absence
11%
Persistent absence
29%
Contact
Address
The Learning Campus, Tadpole Lane, Swindon, SN25 2NB
Local authority
Swindon
Website
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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 | 170 | 10.8 | 99% | 23% | 44% | 11% | 29% |
| 2023/24 | 171 | 9.2 | 100% | 23% | 39% | 12% | 29% |
| 2022/23 | 155 | 9.3 | 100% | 21% | 38% | 12% | 35% |
| 2021/22 | 147 | 7.6 | 100% | 24% | 31% | 14% | 46% |
| 2020/21 | 140 | 7.8 | 100% | 23% | 23% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 130 | 6.0 | 100% | 21% | 36% | 8% | 21% |
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