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Lydiard Park Academy

Swindon, SN5 6HNSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2023
Progress 8
+0.19
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
231 1st-choice / 232 places
Ranking
#1,099
of 3,141 nationally

About Lydiard Park Academy

Lydiard Park Academy is a popular choice among Swindon families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 secondary intake, the school received 415 applications for 232 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.79 applicants per place. Of those, 220 offers went to first-preference families, who submitted 231 applications in total. While the school does not publish a formal parent satisfaction score, the high demand suggests a strong local reputation. The school is a mixed, non-denominational state secondary for pupils aged 11 to 18, led by headteacher Gary Pearson. It currently educates 1,287 pupils against a capacity of 1,370, so there is a little room to grow. A quarter of its students (25.7%) are eligible for free school meals, which is a significant proportion and worth noting for families considering the school's inclusivity and support structures.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGrange Park Way, Swindon, Swindon, SN5 6HN
HeadteacherGary Pearson
Local AuthoritySwindon
Number of Pupils1,287
Free School Meals (FSM)25.7%
School Capacity1,287 / 1,370 (94% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Dec 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (6 Dec 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 21 Feb 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

13
Dining HallArt StudiosSports HallGymnasiumMusic RoomsLibraryTheatreSwimming PoolICT SuiteTennis CourtsPlaying FieldsChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

Martial ArtsGymnasticsBadmintonRowingFootballHockey

Clubs & Activities

ChoirScience ClubEco ClubYoung EnterpriseModel United Nations

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

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:05

Source: lydiardparkacademy.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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