The Dorcan Academy

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The Dorcan Academy
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Address
The Dorcan Academy
St Paul's Drive
Covingham

, ,
SN3 5DA

England
Coordinates 51°33′37″N1°43′49″W / 51.56021°N 1.73029°W / 51.56021; -1.73029
Information
Type Academy
MottoAspire to greatness
Established1970
Local authorityNone
Department for Education URN 137684 Tables
Ofsted Reports
Head teacherSherryl Bareham [1]
GenderMixed
Age11to 16
Enrolment797 [1]  (November 2023)
HousesFalcon, Eagle, Kingfisher, and Osprey
Colour(s)Royal blue, blue, red, yellow, and silver
     
Former nameDorcan Technology College
Website www.dorcan.co.uk

The Dorcan Academy, in Swindon, Wiltshire, is a co-educational secondary institution that caters to students aged 11 to 16.

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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]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "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.