Royal Wootton Bassett Academy

About Royal Wootton Bassett Academy

Royal Wootton Bassett Academy is a proud member of the Ascend Learning Trust. We strive to maximise the potential of each person in our community and want this school to be the best of the best.

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Key Facts

Students 1,700

Head/Principal Mrs A Ellis

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 392 responses • 23.2% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

78.8% positive 19.9% negative

My child feels safe at this school

85.2% positive 12.7% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

77.6% positive 18.9% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

78.9% positive 12.8% negative

My child does well at this school

77.3% positive 16.6% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 392 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

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

99.3

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

47.4

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

+0.08

Progress 8

Above average

51.1%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

70.7%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

31.1% entered EBacc

16.8% achieved EBacc

280 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 W.

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"A truly exceptional school!"

I'm so grateful to have found Royal Wootton Bassett Academy for my daughter. The facilities are outstanding, the staff are dedicated and caring, and the values of compassion, aspiration, respect, dedication and integrity shine through in everything they do. My daughter loves her time at the school and has thrived academically and socially.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Mark B.

Parent Jan 15, 2022

5.0

"Excellent education and caring community"

Royal Wootton Bassett Academy has exceeded our expectations in every way. The curriculum is engaging and challenging, and the teachers are always available to offer support and guidance. We also love the emphasis on kindness and empathy - it's wonderful to see our child developing these valuable qualities.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Helen G.

Parent May 1, 2021

4.0

"Mixed feelings about our experience"

We were initially impressed with the academy's facilities and ethos, but unfortunately, our experience was not as smooth as we had hoped. While the teachers were generally supportive, we felt that some subjects were overcrowded and lacking in resources. That being said, our child did make some wonderful friends and developed valuable skills in other areas.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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