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Academy in Swindon, Wiltshire, England
| The Dorcan Academy | |
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| Address | |
| St Paul's Drive Covingham Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 5DA England | |
| Coordinates | 51°33′37″N 1°43′49″W / 51.56021°N 1.73029°W / 51.56021; -1.73029 |
| Information | |
| Type | Academy |
| Motto | Aspire to greatness |
| Established | 1970 |
| Local authority | None |
| Department for Education URN | 137684 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Head teacher | Sherryl Bareham |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 11 to 16 |
| Enrolment | 797 (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 Dorcan Academy, in Swindon, Wiltshire, is a co-educational secondary institution that caters to students aged 11 to 16.
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.
History
Dorcan Comprehensive School was built in the 1970s. The school became a specialist technology college in 1999, known as Dorcan Technology College. In December 2011, the school converted to an academy.
References
- ^ "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.
