The Dorcan Academy
Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–16 · 881 pupils · Covingham, Swindon
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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 2026Next 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.
From Get Information about Schools, as at 1 September 2026.
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Where it is
St Paul's DriveCovingham
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN3 5DA
Ofsted
Overall effectiveness at the inspection of 12 July 2022, under the framework Ofsted used before September 2025. Not reinspected since.
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