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Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Free schools
Religious CharacterAnglican/Church of England
Local AuthoritySwindon
AddressPeglars Way, SN1 7DA
School Websitewww.dcea.org.uk
Telephone1793236611
URN147086

School Census

Total 724
Girls/Boys 337/387
Girls/Boys Ratio 46.5%/53.5%
% pupils where English not first language 19.2%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 134
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 17.8%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 12/09/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Inadequate.

Start DateOfsted Rating
12/09/2023 Inadequate
Inspection Date 12/09/2023
Quality of Education Inadequate
Behaviour and Attitudes Requires improvement
Personal Development Inadequate
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Inadequate
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Inspection DateInspection TypeInspection Report
16 July 2024Monitoring visitView
12 September 2023School inspection: InadequateView

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 39.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 36.90%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 43.80%
Entering EBacc 15.40%
EBacc average point score 3.51
Progress 8 -0.59
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score -
Grade 5 or above in English and maths -
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 -
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score -
Progress 8 -
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score -
Grade 5 or above in English and maths -
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 -
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score -
Progress 8 -

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications244
As first preference46
As second preference92
As third preference106
Total Offers Made82
first preference offers46
second preference offers6
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications382
As first preference90
As second preference176
As third preference116
Total Offers Made181
first preference offers90
second preference offers24
third preference offers7
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications349
As first preference108
As second preference147
As third preference94
Total Offers Made178
first preference offers108
second preference offers22
third preference offers7
first preference v offers 1.04%
Total Applications504
As first preference199
As second preference185
As third preference94
Total Offers Made209
first preference offers191
second preference offers11
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications419
As first preference189
As second preference160
As third preference70
Total Offers Made203
first preference offers187
second preference offers5
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree
0%
agree
18%
disagree
45%
strongly disagree
36%
don't know
0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree
0%
agree
9%
disagree
18%
strongly disagree
73%
don't know
0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree
0%
agree
9%
disagree
45%
strongly disagree
45%
don't know
0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree
0%
agree
18%
disagree
9%
strongly disagree
55%
don't know
9%
not applicable
9%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree
0%
agree
9%
disagree
45%
strongly disagree
45%
don't know
0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree
0%
agree
0%
disagree
45%
strongly disagree
45%
don't know
0%
not applicable
9%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes
0%
no
0%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree
0%
agree
0%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
dont know 0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree
0%
agree
18%
disagree
36%
strongly disagree
36%
don't know
9%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree
0%
agree
9%
disagree
45%
strongly disagree
45%
don't know
0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree
0%
agree
18%
disagree
55%
strongly disagree
27%
don't know
0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree
9%
agree
27%
disagree
18%
strongly disagree
45%
don't know
0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree
9%
agree
27%
disagree
18%
strongly disagree
36%
don't know
9%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree
0%
agree
9%
disagree
9%
strongly disagree
73%
don't know
9%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes
9%
no
91%

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin
56.3%
any other white background ethnic origin
10%
african ethnic origin
7.1%
indian ethnic origin
5.5%
any other asian background ethnic origin
3.3%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
3.2%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
1.8%
white and black african ethnic origin
1.7%
any other black background ethnic origin
1.5%
white and asian ethnic origin
1.4%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
0.8%
chinese ethnic origin
0.8%
bangladeshi ethnic origin
0.7%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin
62.6%
any other white background ethnic origin
9.8%
african ethnic origin
5.8%
indian ethnic origin
3.7%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
3%
any other asian background ethnic origin
1.9%
any other black background ethnic origin
1.8%
white and black african ethnic origin
1.4%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
1.1%
chinese ethnic origin
1.1%
white and asian ethnic origin
0.8%
bangladeshi ethnic origin
0.8%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
0.8%

Nearby Schools

Kingfisher CE Academy

(0.00 mi)

Ofsted Rating: None

Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Peglars Way, , SN1 7DA