The Dorcan Academy
Address
St Paul's Drive Covingham Swindon , Wiltshire , SN3 5DA England
Coordinates	51°33′37″N 1°43′49″W / 51.56021°N 1.73029°W / 51.56021; -1.73029
Information
Type	Academy
Motto	Aspire to greatness
Established	1970
Local authority	None
Department for Education URN	137684 Tables
Ofsted	Reports
Head teacher	Sherryl Bareham[1]
Gender	Mixed
Age	11 to 16
Enrolment	797[1] (November 2023)
Houses	Falcon, Eagle, Kingfisher, and Osprey
Colour(s)	Royal blue, blue, red, yellow, and silver
Former name	Dorcan Technology College
Website	www.dorcan.co.uk

The Dorcan Academy, located in Swindon, Wiltshire, is a co-educational secondary institution that caters to students aged 11 to 16. The academy provides a comprehensive and balanced curriculum, which is structured into three distinct pathways: Foundation, Central, and Extended. These pathways are designed to cater to the diverse learning needs and aspirations of all students.

One of the key academic opportunities at the academy is the chance for students to work towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc) suite of qualifications. The EBacc is a set of subjects at GCSE that keeps young people’s options open for further study and future careers.

The academy’s motto is “Aspire to Greatness,” reflecting its commitment to fostering academic excellence and personal growth among its students. The school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in July 2022^[2].

History

Dorcan Comprehensive School was built in the 1970s. The school became a specialist technology college in 1999, known as Dorcan Technology College.^[3] In December 2011, the school converted to an academy.^[1]