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The Dorcan Academy

State school · Swindon, SN3 5DA
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 888 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
888 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Swindon Borough Council

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Sherryl Bareham

Entrance

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

Covingham Park Primary School 27 %
Liden Academy 15 %
Colebrook Junior School 14 %
Goddard Park Community Primary School 13 %
Eldene Nursery and Primary School 12 %
OtherUnkn 9 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Nythe Primary School 8 %
OakTree Nursery and Primary School 3 %
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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
28.7%
LA avg.
44.5%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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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
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
54
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.9 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
20.7 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

888
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: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

St Paul's Drive
Covingham
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN3 5DA
Get directions

Telephone: 01793 525231

Email: enquiries@dorcan.swindon.sch.uk

Website: http://www.dorcan.co.uk

Local authority: Swindon Borough Council

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School data & information The Dorcan Academy St Paul's Drive, Covingham, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 5DA
888 Pupil numbers
30.3 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
10 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
54 Number of teachers
10 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
28.7%
LA avg.
44.5%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

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
38.20
LA avg.
44.00
Eng. avg.
45.90

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)

-0.39 Score Below average
≈ 18% 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
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 4
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 3
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 142 4
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 63 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 71 3
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 4
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 137 4
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 142 4
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 3
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 49 4
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 6
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 5
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 5

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

The Dorcan Academy is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1.9 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
20.7 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

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

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Good
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