Abbey Park School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Abbey Park School
Address: The Learning Campus, Redhouse Way
Town/City: Swindon
Postcode: SN25 2ND
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01793 705400
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: The Park Academies Trust
Sponsor: Lydiard Park Academy

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Jon Ward
Capacity: 1200
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1193 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 16.7%

Location and administration

URN: 145744
DfE Number: 866/4005
UKPRN: 10067076
UPRN: 10022787756
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Swindon (E06000030)
Constituency: Swindon North (E14001536)
Electoral Ward: St Andrews West & Tadpole (E05016301)

Easting & Northing: 412647E, 189434N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 36' 15.27" N 1° 49' 7.16" W
Plus Code: 9C3WJ53J+MG

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Abbi Botting - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 January 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 January 2028.
  • Mrs Clare Dickinson - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 March 2027.
  • Ms Tammy Dowling - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 September 2029.
  • Mr Paul Freeland - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 December 2028.
  • Mrs Claire Hutchings - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 April 2030.
  • Mr Stuart O'brien - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 25 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 September 2028.
  • Mr James Stevens - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 20 November 2025.
  • Mrs Lucy Sweeting - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 February 2026.
  • Mr Nick Taylor - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 November 2025.
  • Ms Lucie Thomas - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 January 2030.
  • Mr Jon Ward - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2030.