Liden Academy
Details
| Age Range | 2-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Swindon |
| Address | Liden Academy, Liden Drive, Liden Drive, SN3 6EX |
| URN | 148321 |
School Census
| Total | 426 |
| Girls/Boys | 232/194 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 54.5%/45.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 21.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 93 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 14.1% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 14/11/2023 | Good |
| 05/11/2019 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 14/11/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 05/11/2019 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4 |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | 1.0 |
| Writing Progress | -1.0 |
| Maths Progress | -0.3 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 46% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% |
| Reading | 101 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | -0.6 |
| Writing Progress | -1.2 |
| Maths Progress | -1.2 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 74 |
| As First Preference | 39 |
| As second preference | 21 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 39 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 39 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 59 |
| As First Preference | 39 |
| As second preference | 15 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 39 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 39 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 73 |
| As First Preference | 48 |
| As second preference | 15 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 49 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 48 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 61% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 25% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 32% |
| no | 68% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| dont know | 4% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 8% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 82% |
| no | 18% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 68.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7.5% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 5.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 69.5% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 7.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.9% |
Nearby Schools
The Chalet School
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Liden Drive, , SN3 6EX