Lydiard Park Academy

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthoritySwindon
AddressGrange Park Way, SN5 6HN
URN137264

School Census

Total 1275
Girls/Boys 642/633
Girls/Boys Ratio 50.4%/49.6%
% pupils where English not first language 16.0%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 257
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 10.9%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
23/01/2018 Good
15/01/2014 Good
Inspection Date 23/01/2018
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 15/01/2014
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 46.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 48.50%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 63.60%
Entering EBacc 40.80%
EBacc average point score 4.03
Progress 8 0.2
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 46.2
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 42%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 58%
Entering EBacc 21%
EBacc average point score 3.92
Progress 8 0.02
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 48.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 48%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 67%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.04
Progress 8 -0.12

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications367
As first preference224
As second preference70
As third preference73
Total Offers Made232
first preference offers224
second preference offers6
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.07%
Total Applications376
As first preference231
As second preference65
As third preference80
Total Offers Made230
first preference offers215
second preference offers11
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.11%
Total Applications382
As first preference244
As second preference66
As third preference72
Total Offers Made227
first preference offers219
second preference offers6
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.03%
Total Applications408
As first preference231
As second preference76
As third preference65
Total Offers Made229
first preference offers225
second preference offers0
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications372
As first preference210
As second preference87
As third preference75
Total Offers Made216
first preference offers209
second preference offers6
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications354
As first preference193
As second preference94
As third preference67
Total Offers Made209
first preference offers193
second preference offers12
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.13%
Total Applications404
As first preference215
As second preference114
As third preference75
Total Offers Made209
first preference offers191
second preference offers18
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.32%
Total Applications494
As first preference284
As second preference119
As third preference91
Total Offers Made217
first preference offers215
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.16%
Total Applications472
As first preference251
As second preference132
As third preference89
Total Offers Made220
first preference offers217
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.18%
Total Applications449
As first preference256
As second preference122
As third preference71
Total Offers Made218
first preference offers217
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications302
As first preference178
As second preference84
As third preference40
Total Offers Made189
first preference offers178
second preference offers4
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree37%
agree46%
disagree9%
strongly disagree7%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree38%
agree45%
disagree9%
strongly disagree6%
don't know1%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree32%
agree48%
disagree13%
strongly disagree4%
don't know3%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree12%
agree10%
disagree8%
strongly disagree8%
don't know6%
not applicable55%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree49%
agree42%
disagree5%
strongly disagree4%
don't know0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree35%
agree23%
disagree12%
strongly disagree10%
don't know1%
not applicable18%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes34%
no66%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree37%
agree27%
disagree18%
strongly disagree16%
dont know2%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree43%
agree43%
disagree6%
strongly disagree1%
don't know7%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree40%
agree50%
disagree4%
strongly disagree5%
don't know1%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree43%
agree47%
disagree7%
strongly disagree2%
don't know1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree48%
agree45%
disagree6%
strongly disagree0%
don't know1%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree60%
agree35%
disagree3%
strongly disagree1%
don't know0%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree38%
agree41%
disagree9%
strongly disagree6%
don't know6%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes84%
no16%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin70%
any other white background ethnic origin12.8%
any other mixed background ethnic origin3.1%
african ethnic origin3%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin2.2%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1.8%
any other asian background ethnic origin1.7%
indian ethnic origin1.2%
white and black african ethnic origin1%
white and asian ethnic origin1%
any other black background ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin71.5%
any other white background ethnic origin13.6%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2.8%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin2%
african ethnic origin1.6%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1.4%
white and asian ethnic origin1.3%
indian ethnic origin1.2%
any other asian background ethnic origin1%
white and black african ethnic origin0.9%
caribbean ethnic origin0.6%
any other black background ethnic origin0.6%

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