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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- The Croft Primary School (77.6)
- East Wichel Primary School & Nursery (77.5)
- Rodbourne Cheney Primary School (72.1)
- Drove Primary School (70.2)
- Haydon Wick Primary School (70.2)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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