The Dorcan Academy

The Dorcan Academy
Location
St Paul's Drive
Covingham

, ,
SN3 5DA

England

51°33′37″N 1°43′49″W / 51.56021°N 1.73029°W / 51.56021; -1.73029
Information
TypeAcademy
MottoAspire to greatness
Established1970
Local authority
None
137684 Tables
OfstedReports
Head teacher
Sherryl Bareham[1]
GenderMixed
Age11 to 16
Enrolment797[1] (November 2023)
HousesFalcon, Eagle, Kingfisher, and Osprey
ColoursRoyal blue, blue, red, yellow, and silver
         
Former nameDorcan Technology College
Websitewww.dorcan.co.uk

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

The 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. 1 2 3 "The Dorcan Academy". GOV.UK: Schools. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
  2. ↑ "The Dorcan Academy – Find an Inspection Report". Ofsted. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
  3. ↑ "Dorcan Technology College: Inspection Report". Ofsted. 5 February 2009. Retrieved 8 December 2023.