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Lydiard Park Academy
Grange Park Way, Grange Park, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 6HN, Swindon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
51.2 / 100
Top 49%
Better than 51% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,287
Capacity
1,370
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 47.0, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in English and Maths, where 66% of students achieve grade 4 or higher. Additionally, 65% of pupils progress to university, with 19% attending top-third institutions, indicating a positive pathway for further education. However, the EBacc entry rate of 39% suggests there may be room for improvement in offering a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 23 January 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 47.0 | Top 43% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 66% | Top 48% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 43% | Bottom 48% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 39% | Bottom 45% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 20% | Bottom 45% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 65% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 19% | Average |
Based on 63 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.3%
White Other13.0%
Black African3.9%
Mixed Other3.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Other1.9%
Asian Other1.6%
Asian Indian1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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51.55800, -1.84593 · SN5 6HN
School details
Local authoritySwindon
RegionSouth West
URN137264
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Lydiard Park Academy rated by Ofsted?
Lydiard Park Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 January 2018.
Is Lydiard Park Academy a good school?
Lydiard Park Academy scores 51.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 49% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Lydiard Park Academy in GCSEs?
Lydiard Park Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.0. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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