Liden Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Liden Drive Liden Swindon Wiltshire SN3 6EX |
| Phone | 01793531025 |
| Reference Number | 148321 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 429 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.02%
Girls: 51.98% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 25.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 20.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 22.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | 28 | 47 |
| 2 | 25 | 20 | 45 |
| 3 | 23 | 30 | 53 |
| 4 | 31 | 29 | 60 |
| 5 | 26 | 34 | 60 |
| 6 | 21 | 35 | 56 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 68.5% |
| White, Other | 7.5% |
| Asian, Other | 5.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.7% |
| Indian | 2.6% |
| African | 2.3% |
| Unclassified | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-01-24 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-14 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2021-02-06 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| 2019-11-05 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2015-01-29 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-06-20 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-04-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-05-17 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2011-11-29 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2010-07-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-03-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-02-27 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2019-11-05 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2015-01-29 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-06-20 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-04-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-05-17 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2011-11-29 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2010-07-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-03-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-02-27 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
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.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -0.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Name | Distance |
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The Chalet School
Liden Drive, Liden, Swindon, SN3 6EX |
0.01 miles |
|
Eldene Nursery and Primary School
Colingsmead, Eldene, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3TQ |
0.61 miles |
|
Badbury Park Primary School
Rainscombe Road, Coate, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 6ER |
0.67 miles |
|
OakTree Nursery and Primary School
Priory Road, Park South, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 2HA |
0.86 miles |
|
Goddard Park Community Primary School
Welcombe Avenue, Park North, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 2QN |
1.09 miles |
|
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Marlowe Avenue, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 2PT |
1.12 miles |
|
Covingham Park Primary School
The Harriers, Covingham Park, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 5BD |
1.33 miles |
|
Wanborough Primary School
The Beanlands, Wanborough, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 0EJ |
1.33 miles |
|
Lawn Primary and Nursery School
Cleeve Lawn, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 1LE |
1.34 miles |
|
Nyland School
Nyland Road, Nythe, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3RD |
1.35 miles |
|
Nythe Primary School
Nyland Road, Nythe, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3RR |
1.36 miles |
|
Mountford Manor Primary School
Bothwell Road, Walcot, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3EZ |
1.63 miles |
|
Colebrook Junior School
Towcester Road, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 4AS |
1.7 miles |
|
Colebrook Infant Academy
Towcester Road, Coleview, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 4AS |
1.7 miles |
|
Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery
Southview Avenue, Old Walcot, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 1EA |
1.73 miles |
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Queens Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 1AR |
1.91 miles |
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The Croft Primary School
Marlborough Lane, The Croft Primary School, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 1RA |
1.95 miles |
|
Drove Primary School
Drove Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 3AH |
2.03 miles |
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Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School
Castle View Road, Chiseldon, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 0NS |
2.04 miles |
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Lethbridge Primary School
Lethbridge Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 4BY |
2.12 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Dorcan Academy
St Paul's Drive, Covingham, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 5DA |
0.93 miles |
|
New College Swindon
New College Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 1AH |
1.39 miles |
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Lawn Manor Academy
Salcombe Grove, Swindon, SN3 1ER |
1.5 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic College
Ocotal Way, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3LR |
1.88 miles |
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The Commonweal School
The Mall, Old Town, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 4JE |
2.46 miles |
|
The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College
Inverary Road, Wroughton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 9DJ |
2.9 miles |
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UTC Swindon
Bristol Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 5ET |
2.9 miles |
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Crowdys Hill School
Jefferies Avenue, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 7HJ |
2.94 miles |
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Kingsdown School
Hyde Rd, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, SN2 7SH |
3.35 miles |
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The Deanery CofE Academy
Peglars Way, Wichelstowe, Swindon, SN1 7DA |
3.38 miles |
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Swindon Academy
Beech Avenue, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 1JR |
3.39 miles |
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St Luke's Academy
Cricklade Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 7AS |
3.56 miles |
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Nova Hreod Academy
Akers Way, Moredon, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 2NQ |
4 miles |
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Maranatha Christian School
Queenlaines Farm, Sevenhampton, Wiltshire, SN6 7SQ |
4.42 miles |