Swindon Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Swindon Academy
Address: Beech Avenue
Town/City: Swindon
County: Wiltshire
Postcode: SN2 1JR
Telephone Number: 01793 426900
Website:

Type of school

Phase: All-through (ages 2-19)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2007
Trust: United Learning Trust
Sponsor: United Learning Trust

Staff and pupils

Principal: Mrs Karen Wright
Capacity: 2243
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1820 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 81% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 38.2%

Location and administration

URN: 135364
DfE Number: 866/6905
UKPRN: 10021036
UPRN: 10090041958
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Swindon (E06000030)
Constituency: Swindon North (E14001536)
Electoral Ward: Rodbourne Cheney (E05016296)

Easting & Northing: 414853E, 186947N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 34' 54.58" N 1° 47' 12.87" W
Plus Code: 9C3WH6J7+P6

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor schools†

Governors

  • Ms Nicola Croke - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 May 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 May 2029.
  • Ms Gemma Goulding - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 May 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 November 2025.
  • Simon Halls - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr Philip Johnson - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 May 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 May 2029.
  • Mrs Caroline Kafka-Markey - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 April 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 April 2028.
  • Mr Matt Lodge - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 April 2026.
  • Kevin Logan - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 January 2014 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Ms Samantha Probets - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 October 2028.
  • Mrs Sarah Rutherford - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 January 2029.
  • Mr Jimmy Scragg - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 30 March 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 March 2028.