The Dorcan Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | St Paul's Drive Covingham Swindon Wiltshire SN3 5DA |
| Phone | 01793525231 |
| Reference Number | 137684 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 858 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.8%
Girls: 47.2% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 99 | 90 | 189 |
| 8 | 101 | 86 | 187 |
| 9 | 96 | 75 | 171 |
| 10 | 80 | 83 | 163 |
| 11 | 77 | 71 | 148 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 81.9% |
| White, Other | 5.9% |
| African | 2.2% |
| Asian, Other | 2.1% |
| Indian | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2022-09-09 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-12 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2020-11-03 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2018-11-20 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2017-12-14 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2016-05-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-01-27 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-11-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Dorcan Technology College | ||
| 2011-11-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-11-02 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2009-02-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-06-12 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2007-10-31 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-05-12 | Inspection | Inspection |
| 2003-12-01 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2011-11-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-11-02 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2009-02-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-06-12 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2007-10-31 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-05-12 | Inspection | Inspection |
| 2003-12-01 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 38.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.39 | Unlock | Unlock |
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:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Name | Distance |
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Covingham Park Primary School
The Harriers, Covingham Park, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 5BD |
0.42 miles |
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Eldene Nursery and Primary School
Colingsmead, Eldene, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3TQ |
0.46 miles |
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Marlowe Avenue, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 2PT |
0.51 miles |
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Nyland School
Nyland Road, Nythe, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3RD |
0.58 miles |
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Nythe Primary School
Nyland Road, Nythe, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3RR |
0.58 miles |
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Goddard Park Community Primary School
Welcombe Avenue, Park North, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 2QN |
0.72 miles |
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Colebrook Junior School
Towcester Road, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 4AS |
0.83 miles |
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Colebrook Infant Academy
Towcester Road, Coleview, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 4AS |
0.83 miles |
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The Chalet School
Liden Drive, Liden, Swindon, SN3 6EX |
0.93 miles |
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Liden Academy
Liden Drive, Liden, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 6EX |
0.93 miles |
|
OakTree Nursery and Primary School
Priory Road, Park South, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 2HA |
0.95 miles |
|
Mountford Manor Primary School
Bothwell Road, Walcot, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3EZ |
1.21 miles |
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Grange Junior School
Grange Drive, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 4JY |
1.49 miles |
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Badbury Park Primary School
Rainscombe Road, Coate, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 6ER |
1.53 miles |
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Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery
Southview Avenue, Old Walcot, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 1EA |
1.57 miles |
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Queens Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 1AR |
1.59 miles |
|
Wanborough Primary School
The Beanlands, Wanborough, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 0EJ |
1.6 miles |
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Lawn Primary and Nursery School
Cleeve Lawn, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 1LE |
1.7 miles |
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Drove Primary School
Drove Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 3AH |
1.78 miles |
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Grange Infants' School
Delamere Drive, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 4XE |
1.89 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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New College Swindon
New College Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 1AH |
1.19 miles |
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Lawn Manor Academy
Salcombe Grove, Swindon, SN3 1ER |
1.44 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic College
Ocotal Way, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3LR |
1.46 miles |
|
Crowdys Hill School
Jefferies Avenue, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 7HJ |
2.29 miles |
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Kingsdown School
Hyde Rd, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, SN2 7SH |
2.51 miles |
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The Commonweal School
The Mall, Old Town, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 4JE |
2.59 miles |
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UTC Swindon
Bristol Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 5ET |
2.73 miles |
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St Luke's Academy
Cricklade Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 7AS |
2.81 miles |
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Swindon Academy
Beech Avenue, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 1JR |
2.84 miles |
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The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College
Inverary Road, Wroughton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 9DJ |
3.4 miles |
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Maranatha Christian School
Queenlaines Farm, Sevenhampton, Wiltshire, SN6 7SQ |
3.5 miles |
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The Deanery CofE Academy
Peglars Way, Wichelstowe, Swindon, SN1 7DA |
3.53 miles |
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Nova Hreod Academy
Akers Way, Moredon, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 2NQ |
3.58 miles |
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Highworth Warneford School
Shrivenham Road, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7BZ |
4.76 miles |
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Abbey Park School
The Learning Campus, Redhouse Way, Swindon, SN25 2ND |
4.84 miles |
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Uplands School
The Learning Campus, Tadpole Lane, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2NB |
4.91 miles |
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Lydiard Park Academy
Grange Park Way, Grange Park, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 6HN |
4.97 miles |