Open Free School Secondary Mixed

Great Western Academy

William Morris Way, Swindon, SN25 2PP
Part of: GREAT WESTERN ACADEMY LIMITED (Single-academy trust)
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Great Western Academy
Swindon, SN25 2PP
1,025 Pupils
1,210 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
15.70% FSM %
521 Boys
504 Girls
About Great Western Academy

Great Western Academy is a mixed-gender Free Schools located in Swindon, Swindon, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 11–18. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,025 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,210. Current headteacher: David Clarke.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Swindon
Region South West
Administrative District Swindon
Parliamentary Constituency Swindon North
Ward St Andrews
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders N/A
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor GREAT WESTERN ACADEMY LIMITED
Opened 01-09-2018
UKPRN 10068117
URN 145883
Data Last Updated 19-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr David Clarke Accounting Officer 01/09/2025 — N/A
Graham Davis Accounting Officer 01/09/2018 31/08/2025 N/A
Mr Andrew Wild Chair of Trustees 28/02/2017 30/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Elizabeth Frobisher Chief Financial Officer 01/05/2018 — N/A
Mrs Katherine Compton Governance Professional - Single-Academy Trust (SAT) 20/01/2025 — N/A
Mr Daniel Adams Member 22/09/2020 — Appointed by GB/board
Ms Sarah Balchin Member 24/09/2020 — Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Dwynwen Martin Member 04/12/2019 — Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Serena Hodges Trustee 29/11/2023 28/11/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Michelle Horrobin Trustee 08/07/2020 06/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Natalie Jones Trustee 29/11/2023 28/11/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Kai Ng Trustee 03/07/2024 02/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
William Morris Primary School
0.01 km • Swindon
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1.08 km • Swindon
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1.14 km • Swindon
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Frequently Asked Questions
Great Western Academy is a Free schools (group: Free Schools) in Swindon, Swindon.
Great Western Academy has 1,025 pupils, with a capacity of 1,210.
Great Western Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Great Western Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Great Western Academy is Mr David Clarke.
Great Western Academy is at William Morris Way, Tadpole Garden Village, Swindon, SN25 2PP, in the Swindon local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Great Western Academy: Has a sixth form.
Great Western Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr David Clarke
William Morris Way, Tadpole Garden Village, Swindon, SN25 2PP
01793209700
www.gwacademy.co.uk
Location
SN25 2PP  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 145883
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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