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The Dorcan Academy

The Dorcan Academy, Swindon
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The Dorcan Academy

St Paul's Drive, Covingham, Swindon, SN3 5DA

A Good-rated secondary school in Swindon.

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Pupils
888
Ages
11-16
FSM
30.3%
Attainment 8
44.2
Ofsted
Good
Jul 2022

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
16.0%
Basics 9-5
44.2%

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
15.3%
EBacc APS
3.78
EBacc 9-5
11.0%
EBacc 9-4
12.9%
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About The Dorcan Academy

The Dorcan Academy is a secondary school in Swindon, Swindon. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.2. The school has around 888 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: St Paul's Drive, Swindon, SN3 5DA | More schools in Swindon

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jul 2022 — Good
  2. Nov 2018 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Dorcan Academy

What is The Dorcan Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Dorcan Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are The Dorcan Academy's latest exam results?
The Dorcan Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Dorcan Academy located?
The Dorcan Academy is a secondary school in Swindon, Swindon (SN3 5DA).
How many pupils attend The Dorcan Academy?
The Dorcan Academy has around 888 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Dorcan Academy with other schools?
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