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 |
The Dorcan Academy has shown an overall improvement since its previous inspection, now rated as 'Good'. The school provides a safe and welcoming environment where pupils have strong relationships with staff, and high expectations lead to a positive atmosphere conducive to learning. The curriculum is ambitious, allowing most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to engage in a broad range of subjects. There is a focus on reading and personal development, which is appreciated by the students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 888 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.59%
Girls: 47.41% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 30.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 90 | 94 | 184 |
| 8 | 97 | 90 | 187 |
| 9 | 100 | 83 | 183 |
| 10 | 97 | 69 | 166 |
| 11 | 83 | 85 | 168 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 79.6% |
| White, Other | 6.2% |
| African | 2.9% |
| Asian, Other | 2.4% |
| Indian | 1.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.5% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Jul 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Jul 2022 | School inspection: |
| 03 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Nov 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Dec 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 May 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Jan 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 26 Nov 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 23 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Dorcan Technology College | |
| 23 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Nov 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 02 Nov 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 04 Feb 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Feb 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jun 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Jun 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 31 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 12 May 2005 | Inspection |
| 12 May 2005 | Inspection |
| 01 Dec 2003 | Full inspection |
| 01 Dec 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils
- Ambitious and broad curriculum
- Good behaviour and attentiveness in learning
- Effective personal development curriculum
- Strong leadership and management
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils with SEND do not receive the necessary support
- Not all parental concerns are effectively addressed
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 44.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 58.3% |
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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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 86 | 13 |
| Third Preference | 41 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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