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Lydiard Park Academy

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

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Jan 2018

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

47.0school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

47.0

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2346.346.4
2023/2446.646.4
2024/2547.046.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.020.00
2023/24+0.190.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

National avgSelective avg

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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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