Great Western Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: Great Western Academy
Address: William Morris Way, Tadpole Garden Village
Town/City: Swindon
Postcode: SN25 2PP
Telephone Number: 01793 209700
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Free schools
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: Great Western Academy Limited

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr David Clarke
Capacity: 1210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1039 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 86% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 17%

Location and administration

URN: 145883
DfE Number: 866/4006
UKPRN: 10068117
UPRN: 10093399300
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Swindon (E06000030)
Constituency: Swindon North (E14001536)
Electoral Ward: St Andrews (E05008968)

Easting & Northing: 412927E, 190588N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 36' 52.6" N 1° 48' 52.45" W
Plus Code: 9C3WJ57P+R5

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. William Morris Primary School (0.0km)
  2. Churchward School (0.3km)
  3. Abbey Farm Educate Together Primary (1.1km)
  4. Uplands School (1.1km)
  5. Tadpole Farm CofE Primary Academy (1.1km)
  6. Abbey Park School (1.2km)
  7. Red Oaks Primary School (1.3km)
  8. Brimble Hill Special School (1.4km)
  9. Bridlewood Primary School (1.5km)
  10. Oakhurst Community Primary School (1.6km)
Governors

  • Mr Daniel Christopher Adams - Member. Appointed on 22 September 2020 (Appointed by GB/board).
  • Ms Sarah Louise Balchin - Member. Appointed on 24 September 2020 (Appointed by GB/board).
  • Mr David Antony Clarke - Accounting Officer. Appointed on 1 September 2025.
  • Mrs Katherine Compton - Governance Professional - Single-Academy Trust (SAT). Appointed on 20 January 2025.
  • Graham Davis - Accounting Officer. Appointed on 1 September 2018. Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Elizabeth Frobisher - Chief Financial Officer. Appointed on 1 May 2018.
  • Mrs Serena Hodges - Trustee. Appointed on 29 November 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 28 November 2026.
  • Mrs Michelle Anne Horrobin - Trustee. Appointed on 8 July 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 July 2026.
  • Mrs Natalie Jayne Jones - Trustee. Appointed on 29 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 November 2026.
  • Mrs Dwynwen Mary Martin - Member. Appointed on 4 December 2019 (Appointed by GB/board).
  • Mr Kai Sang NG - Trustee. Appointed on 3 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 July 2027.
  • Mr Michael Smith - Trustee. Appointed on 1 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 January 2028.
  • Mr James Stanford - Trustee. Appointed on 29 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 November 2026.
  • Mr Graham John Taylor - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr Andrew Neville Wild - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 28 February 2017 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 August 2026.
  • Mrs Kate Winchurst - Trustee. Appointed on 3 December 2025 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 2 December 2028.