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Uplands School Catchment Area

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

Uplands School is a academy special converter not applicable school in Swindon , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 170 pupils, and a capacity of 173 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–19

Age range

170

Pupils

173

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2024

Uplands School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Uplands 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: 98% 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 →

Uplands School — School Information

Full address
The Learning Campus, Tadpole Lane, Swindon, SN25 2NB
Local authority
Swindon
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11–19 years
Free school meals
41% of pupils
DfE URN
143014

Other Not applicable Schools in Swindon

If Uplands School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Swindon are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Uplands School

Is Uplands School oversubscribed?

Uplands School is operating close to its capacity of 173 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Uplands School?

Admission to Uplands 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 Uplands School cover?

Uplands School is a not applicable 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 Uplands School?

Uplands School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.