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The Dorcan Academy | |
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Address | |
St Paul's Drive Covingham , , SN3 5DA England | |
Coordinates | 51°33′37″N1°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 | 11to 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 |
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One of the key academic opportunities at the academy is the chance for students to work towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc) suite of qualifications. The EBacc is a set of subjects at GCSE that keeps young people’s options open for further study and future careers.
The academy’s motto is “Aspire to Greatness,” reflecting its commitment to fostering academic excellence and personal growth among its students. The school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in July 2022 [2] .
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