The Dorcan Academy
Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–16 · 881 pupils · Covingham, Swindon
The council’s dates, for reference
The Dorcan Academy sets its own term dates. These are Swindon’s, shown for reference only — check with the school before you book.
Term dates 2026 / 27
Checked 1 September 2026Term
Autumn term
Tuesday, 1 September 2026 to Friday, 18 December 2026
109 days
Half term
October half term
Thursday, 22 October 2026 to Sunday, 1 November 2026
11 days
Holiday
Christmas holiday
Saturday, 19 December 2026 to Sunday, 3 January 2027
16 days
Term
Spring term
Monday, 4 January 2027 to Thursday, 25 March 2027
81 days
Half term
February half term
Saturday, 13 February 2027 to Sunday, 21 February 2027
9 days
Holiday
Easter holiday
Friday, 26 March 2027 to Sunday, 11 April 2027
17 days
Term
Summer term
Monday, 12 April 2027 to Friday, 23 July 2027
103 days
Half term
May half term
Saturday, 29 May 2027 to Sunday, 6 June 2027
9 days
Holiday
Summer holiday
Saturday, 24 July 2027 to Tuesday, 31 August 2027
39 days
Next up: October half term, 22 October 2026.
Published through to 2027/28.
Read from swindon.gov.uk/info/20032/schools_and_education/14/dates_for_s. This school may differ — check with them before booking.
About The Dorcan Academy
The Dorcan Academy is a Secondary school for ages 11 to 16 in Covingham, Swindon, with 881 pupils.
TypeAcademy converter
PhaseSecondary
TrustThe Dorcan Academy
CouncilSwindon
Pupils881 of 1,234 places
AdmitsMixed
Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
Opened1 December 2011
URN137684
Websitewww.dorcan.co.uk
From Get Information about Schools, as at 31 August 2026.
Nearby schools
Children at more than one school? These are the closest.
Covingham Park Primary School
0.4 mi · Primary
Eldene Nursery and Primary School
0.5 mi · Primary
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
0.5 mi · Primary
Nyland School
0.6 mi · Special
Nythe Primary School
0.6 mi · Primary
Goddard Park Community Primary School
0.7 mi · Primary
Where it is
St Paul's DriveCovingham
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN3 5DA
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