Liden Academy

URN: 148321 • Swindon SN3 6EX

Overview

Name
Liden Academy
URN
148321
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
EXCALIBUR ACADEMIES TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
61.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Jeff Mason (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01793531025
Website
Visit
Address
Liden Drive, Swindon SN3 6EX

Summary

Liden Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Swindon, serving 403 pupils with a capacity of 504. The school is dedicated to fostering both academic and social growth within a supportive environment, guided by its mission of "Growth through Excellence." The academy offers an all-through education, beginning with pre-school for children as young as two years old, ensuring a smooth transition into primary education.

The curriculum at Liden Academy is designed to be engaging and experiential, incorporating hands-on activities such as building historical structures and conducting science experiments in collaboration with local universities. The school also emphasizes physical education through various sports and inter-school competitions, supported by extensive outdoor facilities, including large playing fields and a dedicated wildlife area.

Community involvement is a key aspect of Liden Academy, with strong ties to local families and partnerships with other schools in the Excalibur Academies Trust. The school encourages parental engagement and invites prospective families to visit and experience the learning environment firsthand.

Key details

LA
Swindon
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
EXCALIBUR ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
504
Pupils
403
Boys
197
Girls
206
FSM %
24.50
Open date
2021-02-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-11-15
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Wiltshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 403 197 206 504 24.50
2024-09-11 429 206 223 504 25.80
2023-09-11 423 198 225 504 23.30
2022-09-11 423 198 225 504 23.30
2021-09-11 504

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