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The Commonweal School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

The Commonweal School is a academy converter secondary school in Swindon , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 1382 pupils, and a capacity of 1400 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–19

Age range

1,382

Pupils

1,400

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

The Commonweal School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, The Commonweal School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Swindon. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Swindon before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Swindon catchment area documents →

The Commonweal School — School Information

Full address
The Mall, Old Town, Swindon, SN1 4JE
Local authority
Swindon
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–19 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
17.7% of pupils
DfE URN
137190

Other Secondary Schools in Swindon

If The Commonweal School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Swindon are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — The Commonweal School

Is The Commonweal School oversubscribed?

The Commonweal School is operating close to its capacity of 1400 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The Commonweal School?

Admission to The Commonweal School is managed by Swindon. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does The Commonweal School cover?

The Commonweal School is a secondary school in Swindon, serving pupils aged 11–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Commonweal School?

The Commonweal School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.