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Lydiard Park Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Lydiard Park Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Swindon , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1287 pupils, and a capacity of 1370 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,287

Pupils

1,370

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Lydiard Park Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Lydiard Park Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Swindon. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Swindon before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Swindon catchment area documents →

Lydiard Park Academy — School Information

Full address
Grange Park Way, Grange Park, Swindon, SN5 6HN
Local authority
Swindon
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
25.7% of pupils
DfE URN
137264

Other Secondary Schools in Swindon

If Lydiard Park Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Swindon are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Lydiard Park Academy

Is Lydiard Park Academy oversubscribed?

Lydiard Park Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1370 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Lydiard Park Academy?

Admission to Lydiard Park Academy is managed by Swindon. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Lydiard Park Academy cover?

Lydiard Park Academy is a secondary school in Swindon, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Lydiard Park Academy?

Lydiard Park Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.