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Achievement at A-Level 2024

Swindon Academy A Level results have been strong again in 2024, with one sixth form student gaining a highly sought-after place at the University of Cambridge. Having achieved an impressive two A*s in History and her EPQ, and two As in Religious Education and English Literature, Oana is set to study Law at Corpus Christi College. Many more  United College Sixth Form students have achieved strong grades, enabling them to take up places at a range of top universities.

Among those Sixth Formers are:

  • Leanne Fernandes, who achieved an A*, A, B and two Cs and will be going to the University of Sussex to study Biochemistry;
  • Leo Fallon, who achieved three As and will be going to Durham University to study Law;
  • Joseyana Costa, who achieved two As and a Distinction and will be going to the University of Kent to study Modern Languages;
  • Timmy Fateru who achieved A, B, C and will be going to the University of Leicester to study Medical Physiology;

Karen Wright, Principal at Swindon Academy, said:

Congratulations to all students receiving their results today. It is fantastic to see students securing places at such brilliant university destinations, including the University of Cambridge.

“I hope that all our students are proud of what they have achieved today and throughout their time at United College Sixth Form. I am confident that they will each excel in the path they have chosen, whether that be taking up a place at university, going on to a high-quality apprenticeship or entering the world of work.”

 You can view more details on 2024 results here:

A Levels

% A*- B 

37%

% A* - C  

63%

% A* - E 

96%

Average points per entry expressed as a grade C

Applied General

 

D*-D

19%

D*-M

55%

D*-P

100%

Average points per entry expressed as a grade Merit+

 

Achievement at GCSE 2024

BEST EVER GCSE RESULTS FOR SWINDON ACADEMY STUDENTS 

Swindon Academy celebrates a fantastic set of GCSE results in 2024.  Across Year 11, almost three quarters (73%) of students achieved a grade four or above in both English and maths, with 60% achieving grade 5 or above in the two subjects.  

Many of the school’s students also achieved a raft of the top grades, including: 

  • Brian Zhou, who achieved nine grade 9s and one grade 8; 
  • Aman Walia, who achieved seven grade 9s, one grade 8 and one grade 7; 
  • Rowan Richardson, who achieved five grade 9s and four grade 8s; 
  • Deborah Omorodion-Itua, who achieved three grade 9s and five grade 8s; 
  • Veeksha Chodancar, who achieved three grade 9s and four grade 8s.  

Commenting on students’ achievements, Karen Wright, Principal at Swindon Academy, said: 

“We are thrilled with our GCSE results this year, representing a continued trend of high performance at Swindon Academy. So many of our students will be celebrating today and I hope that they feel proud of their achievements. Throughout their studies, our students have worked incredibly hard and it is brilliant to see their efforts pay off today. As we congratulate them, I would also like to thank our staff who go above and beyond to provide a high-quality education, ensuring that students are well prepared for their futures."

Swindon Academy's performance in the Secondary Phase can be viewed below.

Comparison data can be accessed at the GOV.UK website: https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/135364/swindon-academy/secondary

Measure

Number or Percentage

Pupils on roll at the end of Key Stage 4

188

Attainment 8 Score

48.7

Provisional Progress 8 Score

0.61

Pupils on roll achieving a standard pass (grade 4 or above) in English

82%

Pupils on roll achieving a strong pass (grade 5 or above) in English

71%

Pupils on roll achieving a standard pass (grade 4 or above) in mathematics

75%

Pupils on roll achieving a strong pass (grade 5 or above) in mathematics

64% 

BASICS - Pupils on roll achieving a standard pass (grade 4 or above) in BOTH English and mathematics

72.3%

BASICS - Pupils on roll achieving a strong pass (grade 5 or above) in BOTH English and mathematics

59.6%

Pupils entering the English Baccalaureate

43%

Pupils entering the English Baccalaureate, who achieved the English Baccalaureate with a strong pass (grade 5 or above) in all areas)

27.7%

Average EBacc APS per student

4.42

How are we doing at the end of Key Stage 2?

At the end of Year 6 children are assessed in reading, writing, mathematics and grammar, punctuation and spelling.  By the end of KS2 children are aiming to achieve the expected standard for 11-year olds (EXS). Those children working at a deeper level are graded as exceeding the expected standard (GDS).  The tables below show how well children at Swindon Academy are achieving compared to other schools in our local authority, as well as all other primary schools in the country.

 

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