Lydiard Park Academy
URN: 137264 • Swindon SN5 6HN
Overview
- Name
- Lydiard Park Academy
- URN
- 137264
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE PARK ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gary Pearson (since 2025) , Executive Principal
- Telephone
- 01793874224
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Grange Park Way, Swindon SN5 6HN
Summary
Lydiard Park Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Swindon, with a current enrolment of 1,287 pupils and a capacity of 1,370. The academy operates as an academy converter and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive educational environment. Approximately 25.7% of students are eligible for free school meals, reflecting the diverse community it serves.
The academy places a strong emphasis on its ethos and values, focusing on the holistic development of students. Lydiard Park Academy aims to foster a culture of respect, resilience, and ambition, encouraging students to achieve their full potential both academically and personally. The curriculum is designed to cater to a wide range of interests and abilities, preparing students for future success.
In addition to academic support, Lydiard Park Academy prioritises safeguarding and special educational needs (SEND), ensuring that all students receive the necessary assistance to thrive. The school actively engages with the local community and offers opportunities for teacher training, further contributing to the educational landscape in Swindon. For more information, visit their website at [lydiardparkacademy.org.uk](http://www.lydiardparkacademy.org.uk).
The academy places a strong emphasis on its ethos and values, focusing on the holistic development of students. Lydiard Park Academy aims to foster a culture of respect, resilience, and ambition, encouraging students to achieve their full potential both academically and personally. The curriculum is designed to cater to a wide range of interests and abilities, preparing students for future success.
In addition to academic support, Lydiard Park Academy prioritises safeguarding and special educational needs (SEND), ensuring that all students receive the necessary assistance to thrive. The school actively engages with the local community and offers opportunities for teacher training, further contributing to the educational landscape in Swindon. For more information, visit their website at [lydiardparkacademy.org.uk](http://www.lydiardparkacademy.org.uk).
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- Admissions (other)
- Cookie policy (other)
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Nearby alternatives
- Royal Wootton Bassett Academy (77.9)
- The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College (65.4)
- The Commonweal School (65.0)
- Great Western Academy (64.9)
- St Joseph's Catholic College (64.2)
Key details
- LA
- Swindon
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE PARK ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 1370
- Pupils
- 1287
- Boys
- 630
- Girls
- 657
- FSM %
- 25.70
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-12-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Wiltshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1287 | 630 | 657 | 1370 | 25.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1262 | 630 | 632 | 1370 | 23.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1271 | 646 | 625 | 1370 | 18.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1271 | 646 | 625 | 1370 | 18.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1251 | 669 | 582 | 1370 | 15.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1244 | 655 | 589 | 1370 | 12.10 |
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