Liden Academy

Primary
Academy
Ages 0 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Liden Drive, Liden, Swindon, SN3 6EXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Liden Academy is a primary school in Swindon for ages 0 to 11. It is one of the 90 schools in Swindon. It ranks 38th of 64 primary schools in Swindon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 14 November 2023, report published 23 January 2024

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

59 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths61%

61%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths7%

7%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

395 pupils on roll, with places for 504

Eligible for free school meals17%

17%, 9.5 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language24.3%

24.3%, 2.7 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support13.4%

13.4%, 1.4 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.5%

2.5%, 3.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Liden Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Eldene Nursery and Primary School	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	37% met the expected standard
Badbury Park Primary School	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
Oaktree Nursery and Primary School	0.9 miles	Ofsted: Good	36% met the expected standard
Goddard Park Community Primary School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	59% met the expected standard
Holy Family Catholic Primary School	1 mile	Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding	58% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: EXCALIBUR ACADEMIES TRUST
Age range: 0 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mr Jeff Mason
Phone: 01793531025
Website: liden.excalibur.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Liden Drive, Liden, Swindon, SN3 6EX
Local authority: Swindon
URN: 148321

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.