Liden Academy vs The Dorcan Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Liden Academy
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 0–11
395 students
The Dorcan Academy
Swindon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
881 students
| Measure | Liden Academy Swindon, South West | The Dorcan Academy Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #961 of 1,695 | #208 of 402 |
| National rank | #8880 of 15,697 | #2090 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 0–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 395 | 881 |
| Pupils on roll | 395 | 881 |
| Free school meals | 20% | 30.4% |
| Capacity filled | 78.4% | 71.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 44.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 62.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.79 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Swindon | Swindon |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | liden.excalibur.org.uk/ | www.dorcan.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Dorcan Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.7 vs 46.0).
- •The Dorcan Academy is the larger school with 881 students compared with 395.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Liden Academy better than The Dorcan Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Dorcan Academy ranks higher (47.7 vs 46.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Liden Academy and The Dorcan Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Swindon and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Liden Academy: 395. The Dorcan Academy: 881. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Liden Academy and The Dorcan Academy rank in South West?
Liden Academy is 961st of 1,695 and The Dorcan Academy is 208th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).