The Dorcan Academy Catchment Area
The Dorcan Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Swindon , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 888 pupils, and a capacity of 1234 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–16
Age range
888
Pupils
1,234
Capacity
72%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
The Dorcan Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Dorcan 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.
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 →The Dorcan Academy — School Information
- Full address
- St Paul's Drive, Covingham, Swindon, SN3 5DA
- Local authority
- Swindon
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 30.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137684
Other Secondary Schools in Swindon
If The Dorcan Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Swindon are the next closest alternatives.
Royal Wootton Bassett Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · SN4 7HG
St Joseph's Catholic College Catchment Area
Academy converter · SN3 3LR
The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College Catchment Area
Academy converter · SN4 9DJ
The Commonweal School Catchment Area
Academy converter · SN1 4JE
Lydiard Park Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · SN5 6HN
Nova Hreod Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · SN2 2NQ
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Dorcan Academy
Is The Dorcan Academy oversubscribed? ▾
The Dorcan Academy has a capacity of 1234 places and currently has 888 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Swindon.
What is the admissions policy for The Dorcan Academy? ▾
Admission to The Dorcan 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 The Dorcan Academy cover? ▾
The Dorcan Academy is a secondary school in Swindon, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Dorcan Academy? ▾
The Dorcan Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.