The Dorcan Academy

The Dorcan Academy
Address
Map
St Paul's Drive
Covingham

Swindon
,
Wiltshire
,
SN3 5DA

England
Coordinates51°33′37″N 1°43′49″W / 51.56021°N 1.73029°W / 51.56021; -1.73029
Information
TypeAcademy
MottoAspire to greatness
Established1970
Local authorityNone
Department for Education URN137684 Tables
OfstedReports
Head teacherSherryl Bareham[1]
GenderMixed
Age11 to 16
Enrolment797[1] (November 2023)
HousesFalcon, Eagle, Kingfisher, and Osprey
Colour(s)Royal blue, blue, red, yellow, and silver
         
Former nameDorcan Technology College
Websitewww.dorcan.co.uk

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.[2]

History

Dorcan 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

  1. ^ a b c "The Dorcan Academy". GOV.UK: Schools. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
  2. ^ "The Dorcan Academy, Swindon | The Schools Guide". www.theschoolsguide.com. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
  3. ^ "Dorcan Technology College: Inspection Report". Ofsted. 5 February 2009. Retrieved 8 December 2023.