Royal Wootton Bassett Academy
Beacon School Year: 2012-2013
The Academy
The Academy is one of the largest in Wiltshire with over 1,700 girls and boys aged 11- 19. Our large Sixth Form has built up a national reputation for academic success. The catchment area includes Royal Wootton Bassett itself and extends to the villages of Broad Town, Lydiard Millicent and Lyneham. Other students come by choice from neighbouring areas including west and north Swindon and we are regularly over-subscribed.
The Academy has a proud record of academic success by pupils with considerable achievement in a range of sporting, musical, dramatic and extra-curricular activities. In spite of its size, the Academy enjoys a justifiable reputation as a caring community encouraging pupils in the maintenance of high standards of behaviour.
Our Ethos & Standards
The Academy challenges and inspires pupils to achieve beyond their initial expectations. It aims to provide academic rigour within a supportive and inviting environment. pupils are presented with a range of opportunities both within and outside the classroom in recognition of our role as educators in the widest sense. This is commensurate with our philosophy that the learning process never ends and is a source of constant stimulation for both staff and pupils. Opportunities for student responsibility, decision-making and high expectations in both the learning and citizenship contexts are important. These, combined with the importance placed on the role of teacher exposition and inspiration, are factors in our success. The effectiveness of Teaching and Learning is continuously evaluated in the light oof current best practice rather than pre-conceived dogma and success is celebrated.