Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy sponsor led
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityDoncaster
AddressGardens Lane, DN12 3JY
URN135942

School Census

Total 746
Girls/Boys 356/390
Girls/Boys Ratio 47.7%/52.3%
% pupils where English not first language 2.1%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 290
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 8.6%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
12/10/2021 Good
15/05/2018 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 12/10/2021
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 15/05/2018
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 46.2
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 47.20%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 61.30%
Entering EBacc 39.40%
EBacc average point score 4.03
Progress 8 0.31
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 46.8
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 38%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 61%
Entering EBacc 41%
EBacc average point score 3.93
Progress 8 0.59
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 50.1
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 59%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 69%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.25
Progress 8 0.43

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.12%
Total Applications184
As first preference158
As second preference12
As third preference14
Total Offers Made145
first preference offers141
second preference offers1
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications159
As first preference135
As second preference15
As third preference9
Total Offers Made143
first preference offers135
second preference offers4
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications184
As first preference161
As second preference19
As third preference4
Total Offers Made164
first preference offers161
second preference offers2
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications154
As first preference135
As second preference12
As third preference7
Total Offers Made143
first preference offers135
second preference offers1
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications148
As first preference132
As second preference8
As third preference8
Total Offers Made140
first preference offers132
second preference offers1
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.05%
Total Applications175
As first preference156
As second preference13
As third preference6
Total Offers Made150
first preference offers148
second preference offers0
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications135
As first preference121
As second preference9
As third preference5
Total Offers Made121
first preference offers121
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications143
As first preference128
As second preference13
As third preference2
Total Offers Made135
first preference offers128
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications159
As first preference148
As second preference7
As third preference4
Total Offers Made147
first preference offers147
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.03%
Total Applications170
As first preference147
As second preference16
As third preference7
Total Offers Made145
first preference offers143
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications160
As first preference138
As second preference13
As third preference9
Total Offers Made138
first preference offers138
second preference offers0
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree44%
agree51%
disagree4%
strongly disagree0%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree50%
agree46%
disagree3%
strongly disagree0%
don't know1%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree36%
agree49%
disagree10%
strongly disagree0%
don't know5%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree3%
agree4%
disagree9%
strongly disagree4%
don't know18%
not applicable63%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree19%
agree54%
disagree21%
strongly disagree4%
don't know3%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree22%
agree38%
disagree10%
strongly disagree3%
don't know3%
not applicable24%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes0%
no0%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree0%
agree0%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree49%
agree46%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know5%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree54%
agree42%
disagree3%
strongly disagree1%
don't know0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree26%
agree55%
disagree17%
strongly disagree3%
don't know0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree28%
agree65%
disagree5%
strongly disagree0%
don't know1%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree31%
agree58%
disagree3%
strongly disagree1%
don't know8%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree24%
agree53%
disagree10%
strongly disagree1%
don't know12%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes91%
no9%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin94.4%
any other white background ethnic origin1.5%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.3%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin0.9%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.7%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin95.3%
any other white background ethnic origin1.1%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.9%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin0.9%

Nearby Schools

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(0.00 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

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(0.18 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

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Castle Academy

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Ofsted Rating: Good

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St Alban's Catholic Primary and Nursery School

(0.45 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

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Address: Wadworth Street, , DN12 4AQ