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

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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 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
No Results Published for 2022 to 2020
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%