The Deanery CofE Academy
Decision summary
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Attainment 8 of 46.6 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 46.6
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 67%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.
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This school has a Anglican/Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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- This school has been placed in a category of concern by Ofsted (SM). Check the latest inspection report.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 161 | 46.6 | — | 66.5% | 20.5% | 4.1 |
| 2023/2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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School information
| URN | 151305 |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Free schools |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Jon Young |
| Trust | THE PARK ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Admissions | — |
| Religious character | Anglican/Church of England |
| Postcode | SN1 7DA |
| Latest pupils | 161 |
| FSM eligible | 20.7% |
Contact and identifiers
Peglars Way, Wichelstowe, Swindon, SN1 7DA
www.dcea.org.ukView local authority page1793236611| DfE number | 4009 |
| UKPRN | 10096413 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2024 |
| GIAS updated | 2 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 8 Nov 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Inadequate |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Inadequate |
| Leadership and management | Inadequate |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | SM |
| Inspection date | 12 Sept 2023 |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2023 |