Education news
Consultation on post 16 SEND transport charges launched
A public consultation has opened on proposals to introduce an annual charge for young people aged 16 to 18 who use the Council’s SEND home‑to‑school transport service.
Published: Monday, 14th September 2026-
Swindon students celebrate GCSE success
Students across Swindon are celebrating today (20 Aug) after receiving their GCSE results, marking the culmination of years of hard work and dedication.
Published: Thursday, 20th August 2026 -
Borough-wide success as Swindon students receive A-Level and T-Level results
Students across Swindon are taking the next step towards their futures today, as A-Level and T-Level results reveal another year of excellent achievement across the Borough.
Published: Thursday, 13th August 2026 -
Forty-eight new SEND places created in Swindon’s schools
Forty-eight pupils will be given dedicated Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) places at two primary schools by September 2026.
Published: Thursday, 12th March 2026 -
Council expands early years SEND support thanks to new centre in Penhill
A new specialist early years centre for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families officially opened its doors today (8 October).
Published: Wednesday, 8th October 2025 -
Kingsdown mentoring programme helps students achieve their dreams
There were plenty of smiles at Kingsdown School this morning (21 Aug) as Year 11 students eagerly picked up their GCSE results.
Published: Friday, 22nd August 2025 -
Two Swindon schools aiming to be top of the class in national awards
Two Swindon primary schools will be vying to take the crown of ‘Primary School of the Year’ in education’s own version of the Oscars.
Published: Thursday, 1st May 2025 -
Council’s Adult Community Learning services rated ‘Good’
An Ofsted inspection of free education courses for adults offered by Swindon Borough Council has rated the services as ‘Good’.
Published: Friday, 14th March 2025 -
Celebrating GCSE results day in Swindon
Over 2,000 students across the Borough received their GCSE results today (22 Aug) to round off their time in secondary education.
Published: Friday, 23rd August 2024 -
Swindon students celebrate A-Level and T-Level results
Swindon’s A-Level and T-Level students are celebrating another year of great results across Swindon.
Published: Thursday, 15th August 2024
