Royal Wootton Bassett Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Royal Wootton Bassett Academy
Address: Lime Kiln, Royal Wootton Bassett
Town/City: Swindon
County: Wiltshire
Postcode: SN4 7HG
Telephone Number: 01793 841900
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Ascend Learning Trust
Sponsor: Royal Wootton Bassett Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Anita Ellis
Capacity: 1611
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1714 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 106% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 13.5%

Location and administration

URN: 136911
DfE Number: 865/4067
UKPRN: 10034160
UPRN: 10070787551
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Wiltshire (E06000054)
Constituency: Chippenham (E14001168)
Electoral Ward: Royal Wootton Bassett North (E05013460)

Easting & Northing: 406853E, 183247N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 32' 55.36" N 1° 54' 8.76" W
Plus Code: 9C3WG3XX+F2

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Karen Beard - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 January 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 January 2028.
  • Mr Simon Bristow - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 December 2025.
  • Mrs Julie Dickson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 7 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 February 2028.
  • Mrs Anita Ellis - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 April 2020 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Timothy Gillies - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 May 2030.
  • Mr Matthew Goddard - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 March 2030.
  • Mrs Rebecca Kimber - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 March 2030.
  • Dr Serah Koshi - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 April 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 April 2030.
  • Mrs Karen Murrell - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 December 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 December 2025.
  • Mrs Helen Roberts - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 October 2025.
  • Mr Jonathan Shephard - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 September 2026.
  • Mrs Geralyn Wilson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2028.