A good academy converter school in Swindon. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Liden Academy.
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/ 100
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Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 103.0 | 104.0 |
| 2023 | 103.0 | 106.0 |
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Declining trend (-1.0 per year)
Down -1.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Growth through Excellence"
Welcome to Liden Academy. The principal emphasizes that children are at the centre of everything the school does, with a commitment to the mission Growth through Excellence. The school offers an all-through education from pre-school at age 2, strong community links, engaging curriculum delivered through varied experiences, and a wide range of after-school clubs and sports, with active links to Excalibur Academies Trust and other Swindon schools.
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Breakfast Club runs Monday to Friday, starting at 7.30am each morning, and children go directly to class from the club. Breakfast Club is charged at £6 per day for nursery children, and £4 per day for school children (Reception to Year 6). For children claiming free school meals on economic grounds, Breakfast Club is free but must still be booked. Bookings must be made and paid for by the Wednesday prior to the week it is required, electronically on the MyChildAtSchool (MCAS) system. After school clubs and activities run from 3.15pm until 4.00/4.15pm (timings vary by club) with a variety of clubs offered; many are free, some external providers may charge. Bookings for clubs are often via MCAS, and places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. See the page text for the full list of term-time clubs and details.
PAN is 60 per year group. Admissions are managed through Swindon Borough Council. Reception places have a window usually from the previous September to mid January (example given for 2026). In-year applications are processed every 30 school days. The school is part of Excalibur Academies Trust and the Admissions Policy can be found via the school. Secondary transition is coordinated through Swindon Borough Council.