Lydiard Park Academy

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Swindon, SN56HN Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
58.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.19
English & Maths grade 4+ %
57.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 66.5%
Continue in education or training
40.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 47.0%
Sustained employment
68.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 34.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
23 January 2018
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Grange Park Way
Grange Park
Swindon, SN56HN

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137264
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Grange Park Way, Grange Park, Swindon, SN5 6HN
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE PARK ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1370 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,262
Free School Meals
24.8% (313 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.7% (47 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
46.6
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.4
English Attainment 8:
10.1
Maths Attainment 8:
8.7
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.5
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.4
Ebacc English:
95.1%
Ebacc Entry:
21.8%
Ebacc Humanities:
95.1%
Ebacc Languages:
41.3%
Ebacc Maths:
98.5%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.1%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.19
Progress 8 Range:
-0.01 to 0.40
University Progression:
47.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
47.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
34.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
7.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
9.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
47%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
70 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
7.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
66.5 (+14.5 vs average)
Attainment 8:
46.6 (+7.1 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.19 (+0.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
79 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
158
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,262 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Physics (GCE A level)
(7 students)
History (GCE A level)
(7 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
(11 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
(10 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
(8 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Potential into Performance"

Ambition Courage Respect Integrity

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Principal Gary Pearson describing Lydiard Park Academy as a thriving 11-18 academy with high progress and an inclusive ethos, part of The Park Academies Trust, with strong pastoral support and opportunities in enrichment and sports.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Gifted and Talented Academy Sports Academy Programme Young Musician of the Year Battle of the Bands Drama productions

Sports

Sports Academy Programme

Facilities

Gym New astroturf Interactive whiteboards in Mathematics classrooms Upgraded computers

Curriculum Highlights

Gifted and Talented Academy Sports Academy Programme Curriculum Support Unit Autistic Spectrum Centre

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast club and late bus

SEND Provision

Special Resource Provision for 15 pupils with high functioning autism.

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