The Dorcan Academy, in

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, is a co-educational secondary institution that caters to students aged 11 to 16. The academy's

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is structured into three pathways: Foundation, Central, and Extended. Students can work towards the

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(EBacc) suite of qualifications at

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. The school was rated 'Good' by Ofsted in July 2022.

History

Dorcan Comprehensive School was built in the 1970s. The school became a specialist technology college in 1999, known as Dorcan Technology College. In December 2011, the school converted to an

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References

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The Schools Guide
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