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The Deanery CE Academy

State school · Swindon, SN1 7DA
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 549 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
549 ·
Religion
Anglican/Church of England
Local authority
Swindon Borough Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Dan Neal

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Other 26 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
East Wichel Primary School & Nursery 13 %
Robert Le Kyng Primary School 11 %
The Croft Primary School 9 %
Lethbridge Primary School 6 %
Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School 5 %
Unknown 5 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Wroughton Junior School 4 %
Millbrook Primary School 4 %
Lawn Primary and Nursery School 3 %
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School 3 %
Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery 3 %
Even Swindon Primary School 3 %
Ferndale Primary School & Nursery 2 %
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 2 %
King William Street Church of England Primary School 2 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
51%
LA avg.
63%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • GCSE

Learning support & SEN

2.6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
16.7 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

549
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Inadequate

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Inadequate
Quality of education Inadequate
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Inadequate

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Contact the school

Address

Peglars Way
Wichelstowe
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN1 7DA
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Telephone: 01793 236611

Email:

Website: http://www.dcea.org.uk

Local authority: Swindon Borough Council

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School data & information The Deanery CE Academy Peglars Way, Wichelstowe, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 7DA
549 Pupil numbers
18 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
23 % Pupils whose first language is not English

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
51%
LA avg.
63%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
39.50
LA avg.
44.00
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.59 Score Well below average
≈ 15% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Statistics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 6
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 3
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 92 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 4
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 4
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 123 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 52 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 117 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 124 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 4
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 7
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 6

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

The Deanery CE Academy is a mainstream school with resourced provision. Their resourced provision has a capacity of 1 and has 1 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2.6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
16.7 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired Yes

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Inadequate

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Inadequate
Quality of education Inadequate
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Inadequate
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