The Dorcan Academy
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The Dorcan Academy | |
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Address | |
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 Dorcan Academy is a mixed secondary school in Swindon, Wiltshire, for students aged 11 to 16. The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum, with three different pathways to choose from (Foundation, Central and Extended). There is an opportunity for students to achieve the EBacc suite of qualifications.
History[edit]
Dorcan Comprehensive School was built in the 1970s. The school became a specialist technology college in 1999, known as Dorcan Technology College.[2] 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.
- ^ "Dorcan Technology College: Inspection Report". Ofsted. 5 February 2009. Retrieved 8 December 2023.