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Sir Robert Buckland is delighted that Lydiard Park Academy in Swindon South has been ranked as one of the best schools in the world!
Lydiard Park Academy has been shortlisted in the T4 Education World's Best School prizes, for 'contributing to wider societal progress'.
The school, which is part of the Park Academies Trust, has been described by education experts as a "trail-blazing school" and is now in the final running for the 'Supporting Healthy Lives prize'.
Sir Robert commented:
"Congratulations to the wonderful staff and students at Lydiard Park Academy here in Swindon South.
"It is wonderful to see the innovative work that the dedicated team carry out at Lydiard Park Academy to make the school inclusive has been recognised!
Further local news coverage can be found here: https://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/24386013.trailblazing-swindon-school-ranked-among-best-world/