| The Dorcan Academy | |
|---|---|
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| Address | |
St Paul's Drive Covingham , , SN3 5DA England | |
| Coordinates | 51°33′37″N 1°43′49″W / 51.56021°N 1.73029°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Academy |
| Motto | Aspire to greatness |
| Established | 1970 |
| Local authority | None |
| Department for Education URN | 137684 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Head teacher | Sherryl Bareham[1] |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 11 to 16 |
| Enrolment | 797[1] (November 2023) |
| Houses | Falcon, Eagle, Kingfisher, and Osprey |
| Colour(s) | Royal blue, blue, red, yellow, and silver |
| Former name | Dorcan Technology College |
| Website | www |
The Dorcan Academy is a mixed secondary school in Swindon, Wiltshire, for students aged 11 to 16. The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum, with three different pathways (Foundation, Central and Extended) to suit the needs of all learners, and the opportunity for everyone to achieve the EBacc suite of qualifications.
History
Dorcan Comprehensive School was built in the 1970s. The school became a specialist technology college in 1999, known as Dorcan Technology College.[2] In December 2011, the school converted to an academy.[1]
Extra-curricular activities
The school offers a range of extra-curricular activities to complement what is offered by the school curriculum. This is reviewed by staff each term and includes:
- Sports teams
- Instrumental, performing and vocal activities
- Drama productions
- Use of the art rooms during breaks and after school
- Use of school computer equipment during breaks and after school
- After school homework support
- STEM Club (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
- Media, History, Geography, Business, ICT and modern languages clubs
- Theatre trips
- Duke of Edinburgh Award activities and expeditions
- Residential trips abroad to France, Germany, Poland, Russia, and United States
References
- 1 2 3 "The Dorcan Academy". GOV.UK: Schools. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
- ↑ "Dorcan Technology College: Inspection Report". Ofsted. 5 February 2009. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
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