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Swindon, South West
Uplands School is a secondary special school in Swindon, South West.
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Uplands School is a secondary special school in Swindon, South West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this special school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
The school has 39 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 25.5%, 37% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 12.4%.
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Uplands School has an overall absence rate of 12.4%. The national average for secondary schools was approximately 8.5% (DfE, 2023/24).
The teacher turnover rate at Uplands School is 25.5%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Uplands School has 39 pupils on roll.
37% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
99% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Uplands School was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in July 2024. Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Uplands School is due for reinspection this year (2026).
A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within around two years.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Uplands School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
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