Classpot

Liden Academy

Swindon, SN3 6EXPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
50%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
36 1st-choice / 37 places
Ranking
#10,516
of 13,686 nationally

About Liden Academy

Liden Academy, a state primary in Swindon, sits in the middle of the pack locally but its headline academic metrics lag behind the average for the local authority. In the 2023/24 key stage 2 results, 50% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Swindon average of 62%. That gap of 12 percentage points places the school 41st out of 66 primary schools in the area, putting it in the bottom half of the league table. The school’s ranking percentile of 80% nationally means it is outperformed by roughly four in five schools across England. While these figures might give some parents pause, the school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023 rated it Good across all five categories, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2019. That turnaround suggests the leadership team, headed by Jeff Mason, has been working hard to raise standards.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLiden Drive, Swindon, Swindon, SN3 6EX
HeadteacherJeff Mason
Local AuthoritySwindon
Number of Pupils403
Free School Meals (FSM)24.5%
School Capacity403 / 504 (80% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
See an example
One-off paymentNo subscriptionStripe checkout

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Nov 2023
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 23 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Outdoor PlaygroundLibraryPlaying FieldsArt StudiosSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballDanceTennisNetballSwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirEco ClubChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:35 – 15:10

Breakfast club

07:30-08:55

Source: liden-pri.swindon.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

Was this page helpful?

Frequently Asked Questions About Liden Academy

Liden Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.