Schools and education news
Council responds to Government’s funding blow for New Eastern Villages schools
The councillor responsible for education in Swindon has expressed her disappointment following the Government’s decision not to proceed with free school funding for two planned schools in the NEV.
Published: Friday, 10th July 2026-
Education leaders unite to strengthen partnership working across Swindon
School leaders from across Swindon came together this week at STEAM to learn more about a new borough-wide partnership focused on improving outcomes for every child.
Published: Friday, 26th June 2026 -
Parents receive primary school offers as most children secure preferred places
The majority of children (95.5%) in Swindon have been offered a place at their first-choice primary school for September.
Published: Thursday, 16th April 2026 -
Students looking forward to new sixth form centre at Lydiard House
Plans to create new sixth form teaching facilities at Swindon’s historic Lydiard House have taken an important step forward.
Published: Monday, 16th March 2026 -
First-choice secondary school places offered to nine in 10 pupils in Swindon
The vast majority of Swindon pupils who applied for a secondary school place for the next academic year have been offered a place at their first‑choice school.
Published: Monday, 2nd March 2026 -
Local schools help shape plan to make journeys safer
Local schools have helped to shape a plan for safer school runs for parents and children across the Borough that is set to be reviewed by senior councillors.
Published: Thursday, 26th February 2026 -
Uncover Swindon’s Jurassic past at Museum & Art Swindon
Museum & Art Swindon will take visitors back 150 million years thanks to a new exhibition.
Published: Friday, 3rd October 2025 -
Swindon expands SEND provision with 20 new school places
Twenty pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) have begun the academic year at new schools, thanks to newly-created places at two Swindon primaries.
Published: Monday, 29th September 2025 -
Swindon students mark success with strong A-Level and T-Level results
Students across Swindon are celebrating today as this year’s A-Level and T-Level results show another strong performance across the Borough.
Published: Thursday, 14th August 2025 -
Swindon picks up two top awards at education’s version of the Oscars
A Swindon primary school finished top of the class after taking the crown of ‘Primary School of the Year’ in education’s own version of the Oscars.
Published: Tuesday, 1st July 2025 -
Local residents nail it with new DIY skills
Local residents have completed a six-week course, giving them new skills and confidence to carry out basic DIY tasks in their homes.
Published: Thursday, 5th June 2025 -
Vast majority of pupils offered a place at their preferred primary school
Nearly all pupils have been offered a place at their first-choice primary school in September, Swindon Borough Council has announced today (16 April).
Published: Wednesday, 16th April 2025 -
SEND home to school transport consultation begins
Views are being sought on proposals to change school transport funding for young people aged between 16 and 18 who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Published: Monday, 6th January 2025 -
Swindon residents praise funded adult maths courses
Residents have been talking up the plus points after taking part in free adult learning courses to help them develop confidence in their numeracy skills.
Published: Tuesday, 26th November 2024 -
Work experience programme highlights apprenticeship opportunities across Swindon Borough Council and Great Western Hospital
A work experience programme has been giving Year 10 and 11 students the opportunity to find out more about apprenticeships available at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Council.
Published: Friday, 1st November 2024 -
SEND pupils complete first half-term in Swindon
More than 60 young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) have completed their first half-term at newly-created school places in three Swindon schools.
Published: Friday, 25th October 2024 -
School nurse receives award for saving child's life
A huge congratulations to one of our school nurses, Julie Conlen, for winning an award this week for helping save the life of a student at a local school.
Published: Friday, 20th September 2024
