Great Western Academy

About Great Western Academy

Great Western Academy was built to serve the new community in Tadpole Garden Village and opened in 2018 in brand new, state-of-the-art facilities. The school has now grown to capacity with the very first cohort of students progressing to Year 13 in 2024/25. We believe we provide an exceptional education, instilling in students a humble confidence that will see them thrive beyond the school.

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Key Facts

Founded 2018

Rating Breakdown

Based on verified reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

60.3

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

47.7

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

+0.12

Progress 8

Above average

52.3%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

72.2%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

39.7% entered EBacc

28.5% achieved EBacc

151 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily J

Parent Jun 15, 2022

5.0

"Excellent School Experience"

We are so pleased with Great Western Academy. The state-of-the-art facilities are impressive and our child is thriving in the supportive environment. The ACE values are really evident in everything they do, from the daily reading time to the enrichment activities.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Hannah M

Parent Mar 10, 2022

5.0

"Happy and Supportive School"

My child loves going to school and the staff are always so supportive. The laptop programme has been a game-changer for them and the Daily Reading Time is a great way to get them to read more. I've seen a real improvement in their confidence and academic progress.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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James T

Parent Sep 20, 2021

4.0

"Great Experience, Minor Issues"

My child attended GWA for 3 years and had a great experience. The teachers were always available to discuss progress and the Successful Lives programme really helped them develop important life skills. However, the Sixth Form did feel a bit disorganised at times.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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