The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.0
3.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
43%
1.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
39%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.01
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 222 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 118 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,287
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 25.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Swindon
- Trust
- THE PARK ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Gary Pearson (Executive Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Grange Park Way, Grange Park, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 6HN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGreendown Community School
Secondary · Very close
Tregoze Primary School
Primary · 394m away
Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 983m away
Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School
Primary · 983m away
Millbrook Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Shaw Ridge Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Westlea Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Brook Field Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Lydiard Park Academy a selective school?
No. Lydiard Park Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Lydiard Park Academy's Ofsted rating?
Lydiard Park Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lydiard Park Academy?
Lydiard Park Academy currently has 1,287 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lydiard Park Academy take?
Lydiard Park Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Lydiard Park Academy?
Lydiard Park Academy is in Swindon, SN5 6HN, in the Swindon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lydiard Park Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Lydiard Park Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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