Swindon and Wiltshire

We have been working in Swindon and Wiltshire since 2010.

Last year we supported over 160 Future Leaders to realise their potential and plan pathways to their ambitions.

Our partner schools in Swindon and Wiltshire

Lydiard Park Academy
Abbey Park School
Lawn Manor Academy
Cirencester College
New College
Crowdys Hill School
The Deanery CE Academy

I think one-to-one coaching is a really good approach because it's personal, but it also doesn't tell you what to do because there isn't one way of helping each student

Prasanna, Swindon and Wiltshire Alum

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When I started the programme, I knew very little about university, where I wanted to go and how I wanted to go. I had a goal and the team at Villiers Park helped me.

Mahnoor, Swindon and Wiltshire Future Leader

I think one-to-one coaching is a really good approach because it's personal, but it also doesn't tell you what to do because there isn't one way of helping each student

Prasanna, Swindon and Wiltshire Alum

When I started the programme, I knew very little about university, where I wanted to go and how I wanted to go. I had a goal and the team at Villiers Park helped me.

Mahnoor, Swindon and Wiltshire Future Leader

Our Activity in Swindon and Wiltshire

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Leadership Challenge achievements at the Celebration Event

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Why Swindon and Wiltshire?

Only 34.4% of residents in Swindon hold Level 4 qualifications or higher, compared to a national average of 40.3%. In some wards, participation in higher education remains below 20%. Swindon’s relative deprivation is most severe in the education, skills and training domain, some areas fall within the most deprived 10% nationally This reflects barriers in accessing quality education and training opportunities.

Our Local Team

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News from Hastings and Bexhill

Make a Difference Week with Sopra Steria

By Bronagh Sumner • September 16, 2025

At Villiers Park, we believe every young person deserves the chance to imagine and realise their possible selves. Thanks to Sopra Steria our Principal Corporate Partner, more students from under-represented backgrounds are able to seize exciting opportunities, access key financial support and develop skills to help shape their futures.