Don Valley Academy

Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityDoncaster
AddressJossey Lane, DN5 9DD
URN137472

School Census

Total 1079
Girls/Boys 532/547
Girls/Boys Ratio 49.3%/50.7%
% pupils where English not first language 11.0%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 375
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 8.3%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
02/04/2019 Good
30/11/2016 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 02/04/2019
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 30/11/2016
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 48.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 51.90%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 64.00%
Entering EBacc 51.90%
EBacc average point score 4.32
Progress 8 0.42
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 47.3
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 46%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 66%
Entering EBacc 56%
EBacc average point score 4.03
Progress 8 0.42
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 48.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 52%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 69%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.01
Progress 8 0.31

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.04%
Total Applications296
As first preference233
As second preference47
As third preference16
Total Offers Made228
first preference offers225
second preference offers0
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.05%
Total Applications275
As first preference218
As second preference43
As third preference13
Total Offers Made222
first preference offers207
second preference offers9
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications277
As first preference206
As second preference55
As third preference16
Total Offers Made222
first preference offers206
second preference offers4
third preference offers8
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications257
As first preference189
As second preference42
As third preference26
Total Offers Made211
first preference offers189
second preference offers4
third preference offers12
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications287
As first preference209
As second preference62
As third preference16
Total Offers Made219
first preference offers209
second preference offers0
third preference offers9
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications287
As first preference194
As second preference60
As third preference33
Total Offers Made221
first preference offers194
second preference offers7
third preference offers12
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications192
As first preference148
As second preference34
As third preference10
Total Offers Made149
first preference offers148
second preference offers0
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications216
As first preference150
As second preference44
As third preference22
Total Offers Made162
first preference offers150
second preference offers5
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications189
As first preference126
As second preference45
As third preference18
Total Offers Made140
first preference offers126
second preference offers11
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications224
As first preference168
As second preference45
As third preference11
Total Offers Made178
first preference offers168
second preference offers5
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications231
As first preference137
As second preference74
As third preference20
Total Offers Made141
first preference offers137
second preference offers1
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree58%
agree8%
disagree17%
strongly disagree17%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree50%
agree17%
disagree17%
strongly disagree17%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree42%
agree25%
disagree25%
strongly disagree8%
don't know0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree25%
agree17%
disagree17%
strongly disagree8%
don't know8%
not applicable25%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree42%
agree25%
disagree17%
strongly disagree8%
don't know8%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree33%
agree17%
disagree0%
strongly disagree33%
don't know0%
not applicable17%
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 agree33%
agree33%
disagree33%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree50%
agree17%
disagree25%
strongly disagree8%
don't know0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree33%
agree33%
disagree17%
strongly disagree17%
don't know0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree42%
agree42%
disagree8%
strongly disagree8%
don't know0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree42%
agree42%
disagree8%
strongly disagree8%
don't know0%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree33%
agree25%
disagree17%
strongly disagree25%
don't know0%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes67%
no33%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin79%
any other white background ethnic origin6.5%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin0.9%
african ethnic origin0.8%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.7%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.6%
any other black background ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin85%
any other white background ethnic origin6.4%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.9%
any other black background ethnic origin0.9%
african ethnic origin0.8%
white and asian ethnic origin0.7%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.6%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin0.6%

Nearby Schools

Rosedale Primary School

(0.44 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Emley Drive, , DN5 8RL

Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School

(0.50 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Rose Crescent, , DN5 9EW

Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy

(0.55 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Jossey Lane, , DN5 9ED