The Dorcan Academy

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 (Foundation, Central and Extended) to suit the needs of all learners, and the opportunity for everyone to achieve the EBacc suite of qualifications.

The Dorcan Academy
Address
St Paul's Drive
Covingham

Swindon
,
Wiltshire
,
SN3 5DA

England
Coordinates51°33′37″N 1°43′49″W
Information
TypeAcademy
MottoAspire to greatness
Established1970
Local authorityNone
Department for Education URN137684 Tables
OfstedReports
Chair of GovernorsPat Porter
Head teacherSherryl Bareham
Deputy HeadteachersMel Shepherd and Lee Morgans
Staff102
GenderMixed
Age11 to 16
Enrolment757
HousesFalcon, Eagle, Kingfisher, and Osprey
Colour(s)Royal blue, blue, red, yellow, and silver
         
Former nameDorcan Technology College
Websitewww.dorcan.co.uk

History

Dorcan Comprehensive School was built in the 1970s. The school became a specialist technology college in 1999 (known as Dorcan Technology College). Since December 2011 the school converted to an academy.

Extra-curricular activities

The school offers a range of extra-curricular activities to complement what is offered by the school curriculum. This is reviewed by staff each term and includes:

  • Sports teams
  • Instrumental, performing and vocal activities
  • Drama productions
  • Use of the art rooms during breaks and after school
  • Use of school computer equipment during breaks and after school
  • After school homework support
  • STEM Club (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
  • Media, History, Geography, Business, ICT and modern languages clubs
  • Theatre trips
  • Duke of Edinburgh Award activities and expeditions
  • Residential trips abroad to France, Germany, Poland, Russia, and United States

Ofsted and academic performance

In March 2009, the school became a Foundation School. Since 2005, the percentage of pupils achieving five GCSEs at grades A*–C has steadily improved. Following the disappointment of the 2007 inspection, reports have followed a similar pattern of steady overall improvement, with the school gaining an overall rating of "satisfactory" in 2011.[1]

References
  1. "2011 Inspection Report" (PDF). Ofsted.
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