Free school · Swindon

The Deanery CofE Academy

Secondary
Ages 11–18
Anglican/Church of England

Term dates

Free schools can set their own term dates. Many follow Swindon council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

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Admissions

Places for Year 7 are applied for through your home council, not the school.

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About and location

Type: Free school
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11–18
Pupils: 670 (capacity 1050)
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Anglican/Church of England
Academy trust: THE PARK ACADEMIES TRUST
Phone: 01793236611
Address: Peglars Way, Wichelstowe, Swindon, SN1 7DA
Website: dcea.org.uk

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Report a correction.