Lydiard Park Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Grange Park Way Grange Park Swindon Wiltshire SN5 6HN |
| Phone | 01793874224 |
| Reference Number | 137264 |
Lydiard Park Academy has been confirmed as a good school during its recent inspection. The school fosters a supportive atmosphere where pupils demonstrate pride in their work and are eager to learn. A well-structured curriculum allows students to build knowledge progressively from Year 7 to Year 13, and the staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs. The school also emphasizes personal development and offers numerous extracurricular activities, creating a sense of community among students. However, there is a noted need for improvement in encouraging more student discussions and debates to enhance their critical thinking skills.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1287 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.95%
Girls: 51.05% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 25.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 19.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 114 | 120 | 234 |
| 8 | 122 | 117 | 239 |
| 9 | 114 | 118 | 232 |
| 10 | 107 | 122 | 229 |
| 11 | 109 | 104 | 213 |
| 12 | 34 | 45 | 79 |
| 13 | 29 | 31 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 69.3% |
| White, Other | 13% |
| African | 3.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.3% |
| Asian, Other | 1.6% |
| Indian | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Caribbean | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Dec 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Dec 2023 | School inspection |
| 23 Jan 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 22 Jun 2011 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Greendown Community School | |
| 22 Jun 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 18 May 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 18 May 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 11 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 03 May 2005 | Inspection |
| 03 May 2005 | Inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate pride in their work and engagement in learning.
- The curriculum is broad, ambitious, and effectively sequenced.
- Strong support for students with SEND is provided.
- The school culture promotes positive relationships and a zero-tolerance policy on bullying.
- Pupils have opportunities for leadership and contributing to school life.
- Effective personal development curriculum prepares pupils for adult life.
- Staff receive extensive professional development and support.
Areas for Improvement
- Limited opportunities for pupils to discuss their learning hinders deeper understanding.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 47 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 43% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 63.1% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 32.46 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 32.76 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | C | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 0% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 93 | 11 |
| Third Preference | 91 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 21 | 5 |
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