The Commonweal School
The Commonweal School is a secondary located in Swindon, SN1 4JE. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 19. It currently has approximately 1,398 pupils on roll.
The Commonweal School is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a academy converter. The school has a sixth form for post-16 study.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Academy converter
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 19
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: Swindon
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 1400
Number of Pupils: 1398
Number of Boys: 623
Number of Girls: 775
Special Classes Code: 1
Percentage on Free School Meals: 15.9
Last Changed Date: 2024-11-05
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Not Rated
Behaviour & Attitudes: Not Rated
Personal Development: Not Rated
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Good
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2018-01-09
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Drew
Phone: 01793612727
Website: www.commonweal.co.uk
Location: The Mall, Old Town
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Commonweal School
What is the Ofsted rating of The Commonweal School?
The Commonweal School has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does The Commonweal School admit?
The Commonweal School admits pupils from age 11 to 19.
Is The Commonweal School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
The Commonweal School is a mixed school.
What type of school is The Commonweal School?
The Commonweal School is a academy converter offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near The Commonweal School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around The Commonweal School on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near The Commonweal School?
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