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Green light for A’ level places in the West
preschool The Secretary of State for Education Michael Gove has confirmed that Lydiard Park Academy can open a 6th

gymnastics Form in September 2014.
Young people living in the area have
always had to travel to further their
where an early education, but at least 150 will be able
to continue studies to a higher level at
start makes a world an institution that is more accessible
of difference! to the west and north side of the town.
Headteacher Clive Zimmerman,
said he is delighted that permission
has been given to widen the choice
of where to study for A’ levels. “It’s
a very exciting prospect for young
people and parents to know that ad-
vanced education will be available for
students already at the academy and
those who want to join the 6th Form.
The aim is to offer A’ levels in core Clive Zimmerman with Year 10 students, some of whom may join the Sixth Form
academic subjects such as English, West Swindon changed. It will mean ties available by interacting with the
Maths, the Sciences and Languages our numbers will grow to 1,200 which older role models.”
that Russell Group universities are we were at about ten years ago. Mr Zimmerman said a lot of detail
calling for.” "Although we don’t require new has to be worked out. This includes
He added that the academy is buildings, we are bidding for a grant discussions with The Ridgeway
the only school in the town with an to refurbish an area as a Sixth Form School, Wroughton and Common-
increasing roll . “Our West Swindon Centre, including a discrete social area weal School in Old Town to jointly
intake has been rising; our bus service for older students. run Sixth Form courses where particu-
daily classes for the under 5’s from North Swindon has made Lyd- “The life of the school will change lar subjects attract smaller numbers.
01793 822262 iard Park Academy more attractive as we will be able to look to older Read online what Ellie James and
students to take on leadership roles in Remi Simmons from Year 10 think of
to a wider area.
www.esprit-gymnastics.co.uk "We have the physical space to cre- all kinds of activities, like sports and the opportunity to stay on to study
ate a Sixth Form due to falling rolls a performances, whilst younger pupils A’ levels after their GCSEs at www.
few years ago as the age structure of will realise the academic opportuni- bit.ly/LPA6form

A Quality Education for a Lifetime of Opportunities’

We are a village school situated in a favourable rural area a few miles south-west of Swindon. We were founded
in 1743 by Thomas Bennet and taken over by the LEA about 100 years later. Over recent years we have extended
our facilities to accommodate four mixed-age classes, a large hall where hot meals are served, a multi-purpose
unit housing a pre-school facility and a conservatory area for individual or small group teaching, including a
multi-sensory learning library for parents and carers to access resources for learning at home.

OFSTED February 2012:
“A good school where pupils achieve well” ... “promotes pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development
outstandingly well” ... “pupils’ behaviour is exemplary” ... “excellent, well-planned support for disabled pupils
and those who have special educational needs” ... “examples of outstanding teaching in all classes” ...
“outstanding cross curricular provision”
Parents say: “amazing grounding, both educationally and emotionally”

Everyone knows each other throughout the school, from the oldest to the very youngest, staff, parents and
children alike, giving us a warm family atmosphere. Our professional and enthusiastic staff provide a safe and
secure environment and a creative and stimulating curriculum.

You are warmly invited to make an appointment to visit our school and
we look forward to welcoming you. Please find out more about us from our website.
Mrs E Floyd, Headteacher 01793 731262
[email protected] www.broadhintonschool.org

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