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Lydiard Park Academy

Lydiard Park Academy, Swindon
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Lydiard Park Academy

Grange Park Way, Grange Park, Swindon, SN5 6HN

A Good-rated secondary school in Swindon.

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Pupils
1,287
Ages
11-18
FSM
25.7%
Attainment 8
47.0
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2018

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
47.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
19.3%
Basics 9-5
43.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
38.8%
EBacc APS
4.09
EBacc 9-5
12.1%
EBacc 9-4
19.6%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
32.07
A*-A Grades
12.1%
A*-B Grades
41.6%
AAB+ %
0.0%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 69 students entered

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About Lydiard Park Academy

Lydiard Park Academy is a secondary school in Swindon, Swindon. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2018 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.0. The school has around 1,287 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Grange Park Way, Swindon, SN5 6HN | More schools in Swindon

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Lydiard Park Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Dec 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Jan 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Lydiard Park Academy

What is Lydiard Park Academy's Ofsted rating?
Lydiard Park Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2018 inspection.
What are Lydiard Park Academy's latest exam results?
Lydiard Park Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Lydiard Park Academy located?
Lydiard Park Academy is a secondary school in Swindon, Swindon (SN5 6HN).
How many pupils attend Lydiard Park Academy?
Lydiard Park Academy has around 1,287 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Lydiard Park Academy with other schools?
View Lydiard Park Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Swindon.