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The Dorcan Academy
St Paul's Drive, Covingham, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 5DA, Swindon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.1 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
888
Capacity
1,234
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
72%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 59% nationally. While 63% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 15%. Overall, it shows promise for parents seeking a supportive environment for their children.
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Last inspected: 12 July 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 44.3 | Bottom 41% 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%. | 63% | Bottom 41% 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%. | 45% | Top 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%. | 15% | Bottom 29% 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%. | 13% | Bottom 29% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.6%
White Other6.2%
Black African2.9%
Asian Other2.4%
Asian Indian1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Mixed Other0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
White Irish0.3%
Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.56020, -1.73030 · SN3 5DA
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Dorcan Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Dorcan Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 July 2022.
Is The Dorcan Academy a good school?
The Dorcan Academy scores 41.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% 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 The Dorcan Academy in GCSEs?
The Dorcan Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.3. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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