The Dorcan Academy vs Nyland School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Dorcan Academy
Swindon
Nyland School
Swindon
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Special
Type
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Age Range
11–16
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
None
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
Swindon
Swindon
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
881
67
Capacity
1234
42
Occupancy
71%
160%
FSM %
30.4%
59.7%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
-
Quality of Education
Good
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Requires Improvement
Personal Development
Good
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Requires Improvement
Last Inspected
Jul 2022
Feb 2026
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
43.2
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
39.3%
-
KS2 Reading
-
0%
KS2 Maths
-
5%
KS2 Writing
-
0%