The Deanery CofE Academy
School Name: The Deanery CofE Academy Address: Peglars Way, Wichelstowe Town/City: Swindon Postcode: SN1 7DA Country: United Kingdom Telephone Number: 01793 236611 Website: www.dcea.org.uk
Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18) Type: Free schools Religious Denomination: Anglican/Church of England Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2024 Trust: The Park Academies Trust Sponsor: Lydiard Park Academy
Headteacher: Mr Jon Young
Capacity: 1050
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 670 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 64% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 25.2%
- SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
- VI - Visual Impairment
- SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
- ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
- SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
- PD - Physical Disability
- MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
URN: 151305
DfE Number: 866/4009
UKPRN: 10096413
UPRN: 10093400203
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Swindon (E06000030)
Constituency: East Wiltshire (E14001217)
Electoral Ward: Wroughton & Wichelstowe (E05016304)
Easting & Northing: 413318E, 183040N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 32' 48.25" N 1° 48' 33.15" W
Plus Code: 9C3WG5WR+M8
DfE Record: View record
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- Ms Victoria Ewart - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 May 2026.
- Mr Nigel Howarth - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 July 2026.
- Ms Elizabeth Jane Kendall - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 August 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 August 2028.
- Mr Nathan Miles - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 April 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 April 2029.
- Mr Mohamed Said - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 June 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 June 2030.
- Mr David George Williams - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
- Mr Jon Young - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).