Great Western Academy

Great Western Academy is a non-selective state funded secondary school for boys and girls. 41% of grades in A Level Maths and Biology were A or A*. The average house price within a 1km radius of the school is £339,322. Over a 12 month period, 215 crimes were recorded within the same radius.

Overview

Ranked against other schools in England, the relative standing in academic performance, property affordability and neighbourhood safety is shown in the radar chart. In general, the bigger the triangle the better.

Academic Performance measured on the proportion of A* - A grades in Maths and English Language for GCSE and Maths and Biology for A Levels. Drilldown below for performance across all other subjects. Key Stage 2, is measured on the proportion of pupils achieving a high score in reading and maths and working at greater depth in writing.

Property Affordability based on the average property prices within a 1km radius of the school.

Neighbourhood Safety derived from the number of crimes recorded within a 1km radius of the school.

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School Info

School Type

Selection Policy

Gender *Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding

Academic Performance

A Level - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and Biology

41%

Mathematics

42%

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12

Biology

40%

Physics

14%

Psychology

17%

Sociology

22%

English Literature

25%

English Language

14%

Business Studies Single

28%

Economics

29%

Government and Politics

10%

Law

13%

Religious Studies

17%

GCSE - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and English Language

15%

Mathematics

16%

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150

English Language

15%

English Literature

15%

Physics

20%

Chemistry

21%

Biology

23%

Science: Double Award

2%

Geography

17%

Computer Studies Computing

30%

History

22%

Religious Studies

35%

Music

11%

Dance

14%

Drama and Theatre Studies

21%

Physical Education Sports Studies

8%

Business Studies: Single

13%

French

30%

Spanish

24%

Design and Technology

11%

Art and Design Fine Art

28%

Art and Design Textiles

30%

Polish

100%

Property Prices

Average property prices near school

Detached average

Semi-detached average

Terraced average

Flats/Maisonettes average

Neighbourhood Safety

Recorded within a 1km radius in a 12 month period

215

Anti-social behaviour

54

Violence and sexual offences

84

Vehicle crime

7

Shoplifting

1

Burglary

2

Criminal damage and arson

17

Public order

23

Robbery

0

Theft from the person

3

Other theft

7

Drugs

3

Bicycle theft

7

Other crime

7

Possession of weapons

0

Head: Mr Graham Davis

Local Authority: Swindon

Telephone: 1793209700

Website: www.gwacademy.co.uk

Address: William Morris Way, Tadpole Garden Village, Swindon, SN25 2PP

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