What is a Grammar Stream?

Swindon Academy Grammar Stream was launched in September 2016 and is the only Grammar Stream in Swindon.  A Grammar Stream is an educational arrangement whereby a group of students are educated in a mainstream school, but follow a Grammar School-style curriculum, taught by subject specialist teachers. 

All pupils in the Grammar Stream at Swindon Academy have been identified as having the ability to understand the level at which work is taught, meaning that the teacher has less differentiation to address in their teaching and the group will make good progress together.

Our offer here has several advantages over Grammar Schools: firstly, it enables local pupils to enjoy a Grammar-style curriculum, without having to commute long distances outside the Swindon area.  Secondly, pupils who attend the Grammar Stream are from a variety of backgrounds and are mixed gender, meaning that pupils learn how to socialise and communicate effectively with others. The cohort also enjoy the community, facilities and enrichment activities provided to the other students at Swindon Academy.