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The Dorcan Academy, in Swindon, Wiltshire, is a co-educational secondary institution that caters to students aged 11 to 16.
| The Dorcan Academy | |
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| Address | |
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St Paul's Drive Covingham , , SN3 5DA England | |
| Coordinates | 51°33′37″N 1°43′49″W / 51.56021°N 1.73029°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Academy |
| Motto | Aspire to greatness |
| Established | 1970 |
| Local authority | None |
| Department for Education URN | 137684 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Head teacher | Sherryl Bareham[1] |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 11 to 16 |
| Enrolment | 797[1] (November 2023) |
| Houses | Falcon, Eagle, Kingfisher, and Osprey |
| Colour(s) | Royal blue, blue, red, yellow, and silver |
| Former name | Dorcan Technology College |
| Website | www |
The academy's curriculum is structured into three pathways: Foundation, Central, and Extended. Students can work towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc) suite of qualifications at GCSE.
The school was rated 'Good' by Ofsted in July 2022.[2]
History
editDorcan Comprehensive School was built in the 1970s. The school became a specialist technology college in 1999, known as Dorcan Technology College.[3] In December 2011, the school converted to an academy.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c "The Dorcan Academy". GOV.UK: Schools. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
- ^ "The Dorcan Academy, Swindon | The Schools Guide". www.theschoolsguide.com. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ "Dorcan Technology College: Inspection Report". Ofsted. 5 February 2009. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
