The Deanery CofE Academy is a secondary school in Swindon, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It has a anglican/church of england religious character.
The Deanery CofE Academy currently has around 768 pupils on roll, which is about 50% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.1% boys and 49.9% girls. Around 20.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (53.4%). african pupils make up about 10.2%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Inadequate. This indicates significant weaknesses. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Peglars Way, Swindon, SN1 7DA |
| Website: | www.dcea.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01793236611 |
| School Type: | Free schools |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Swindon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Jon Young |
| Religious character: | Anglican/Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 151305 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/09/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1530 |
| Number of Pupils: | 768 |
| Number of Boys: | 385 |
| Number of Girls: | 383 |
| White British | 53.40% | 410 |
| African | 10.20% | 78 |
| Other White | 8.90% | 68 |
| Indian | 7.30% | 56 |
| Other Asian | 3.90% | 30 |
| Other Mixed | 3.80% | 29 |
| Unclassified | 3.10% | 24 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.20% | 17 |
| White and Black African | 1.70% | 13 |
| White and Asian | 1.20% | 9 |
| Chinese | 1.00% | 8 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.90% | 7 |
| Other Black | 0.90% | 7 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.80% | 6 |
| Caribbean | 0.50% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 0.30% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingfisher CE Academy Peglars Way , Wichelstowe SN1 7DA | 2out of 4 | 83 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Toothill Primary School Stokesay Drive , Toothill SN5 8DR | - not rated | 1,331 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Hazelwood Stokesay Drive , Toothill SN5 8DR | 3out of 4 | 1,331 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Wichel Primary School & Nursery Staldon Road , East Wichel SN1 7AG | 4out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Le Kyng Primary School Westcott Street , SN1 5HS | 3out of 4 | 1,682 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Deanery CofE Academy Peglars Way , Wichelstowe SN1 7DA | 1out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanery CE Academy Peglars Way , Wichelstowe SN1 7DA | - not rated | 0 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Commonweal School The Mall , Old Town SN1 4JE | 3out of 4 | 1,664 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Commonweal School The Mall , Old Town SN1 4JE | - not rated | 1,664 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Swindon Bristol Street , SN1 5ET | - not rated | 2,218 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swindon College North Star Avenue , SN2 1DY | - not rated | 3,170 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wizard Education 28 Eastcott Hill , SN1 3JG | - not rated | 2,319 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory College Swindon Fairview House , 43 Bath Road SN1 4AS | - not rated | 2,479 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.