Don Valley Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Doncaster |
| Address | Jossey Lane, DN5 9DD |
| School Website | www.donvalleyacademy.org.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1302651035 |
| URN | 137472 |
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
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 02/04/2019 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted 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 |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 02 July 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 02 April 2019 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 30 November 2016 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 06 July 2016 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 17 February 2016 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 24 November 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 28 April 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 28 January 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 05 November 2014 | Full inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 11 March 2013 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 13 December 2012 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 14 February 2012 | Academy conversion letter | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 Applications | 296 |
| As first preference | 233 |
| As second preference | 47 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 228 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 225 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 275 |
| As first preference | 218 |
| As second preference | 43 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 222 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 207 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 277 |
| As first preference | 206 |
| As second preference | 55 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 222 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 206 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 257 |
| As first preference | 189 |
| As second preference | 42 |
| As third preference | 26 |
| Total Offers Made | 211 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 189 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 12 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 287 |
| As first preference | 209 |
| As second preference | 62 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 219 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 209 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 287 |
| As first preference | 194 |
| As second preference | 60 |
| As third preference | 33 |
| Total Offers Made | 221 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 194 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 12 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 192 |
| As first preference | 148 |
| As second preference | 34 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 149 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 148 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 216 |
| As first preference | 150 |
| As second preference | 44 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 162 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 150 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 189 |
| As first preference | 126 |
| As second preference | 45 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 140 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 126 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 224 |
| As first preference | 168 |
| As second preference | 45 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 178 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 168 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 231 |
| As first preference | 137 |
| As second preference | 74 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 141 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 137 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 58% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 25% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 21% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 30% |
| no | 70% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 22% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 8% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 64% |
| no | 36% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 79% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.5% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 85% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.6% |
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