Open Free School Secondary Anglican/Church of England Mixed

The Deanery CofE Academy

Peglars Way, Swindon, SN1 7DA
Part of: THE PARK ACADEMIES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The Deanery CofE Academy
Swindon, SN1 7DA
768 Pupils
1,530 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
20.70% FSM %
385 Boys
383 Girls
About The Deanery CofE Academy

The Deanery CofE Academy is a mixed-gender Free Schools located in Swindon, Swindon, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 11–18 with a Anglican/Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 768 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,530. Current headteacher: Jon Young.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Swindon
Region South West
Administrative District Swindon
Parliamentary Constituency East Wiltshire
Ward Wroughton and Wichelstowe
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Religious Character Anglican/Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE PARK ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 01-09-2024
UKPRN 10096413
URN 151305
Data Last Updated 02-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (6)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr David Williams Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Nigel Howarth Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Elizabeth Kendall Local Governor 31/08/2024 30/08/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Nathan Miles Local Governor 28/04/2025 27/04/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Victoria Phair Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jon Young Local Governor 01/09/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Deanery CofE Academy is a Free schools (group: Free Schools) in Swindon, Swindon.
The Deanery CofE Academy has 768 pupils, with a capacity of 1,530.
The Deanery CofE Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
Yes, The Deanery CofE Academy has a Anglican/Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at The Deanery CofE Academy is Mr Jon Young.
The Deanery CofE Academy is at Peglars Way, Wichelstowe, Swindon, SN1 7DA, in the Swindon local authority, South West.
Sixth form at The Deanery CofE Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
The Deanery CofE Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Jon Young
Peglars Way, Wichelstowe, Swindon, SN1 7DA
01793236611
www.dcea.org.uk
Location
SN1 7DA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 151305
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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