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South Axholme Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

person Mrs Stephanie Hamilton (Principal)

corporate_fareISLE EDUCATION TRUST

location_onDoncaster, DN9 1BY

language Visit Website phone 01427872121

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

953

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Attainment 8

47.9

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GCSE Rank

#4 in North Lincolnshire

#1,503 of 4,024 nationally

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South Axholme Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in Doncaster, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

South Axholme Academy is an academy converter in Doncaster, North Lincolnshire, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of ISLE EDUCATION TRUST. The school has approximately 910 pupils on roll, of whom 18% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2026, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.9, placing the school #4 in North Lincolnshire and #1,503 of 4,024 nationally. 50.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 17.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

In the 2022/23 leavers cohort, 31.3% progressed to Top-Third Higher Education institutions (ranked #319 nationally), out of 56.3% progressing to higher education overall.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.0:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 4.9 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2026

Attainment 8 Score

47.9

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

50.50%

Grade 4+ E&M

70.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)17.6%

5+ GCSEs (4+ incl. E&M)64.70%

Triple Science Entry59.20%

EBacc Slot Score13.6 / 30

2025

Attainment 8 Score

53.2

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

60.70%

Grade 4+ E&M

74.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)24.5%

Entering EBacc34.30%

EBacc APS4.65

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.21

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.3

Grade 5+ E&M

49.70%

Entering EBacc46.50%

EBacc APS4.37

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.42

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc44%

EBacc APS4.51

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.48

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS4.62

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.6

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc48%

EBacc APS4.65

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.6

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc50%

EBacc APS4.62

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2026

Stayed in Education / Employment

94.7%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86.6%

Apprenticeships5.9%

Employment2.1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3.7%

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

2024

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate86.70%

Post-18 Destinations (2022/23 leavers)87.5% sustained

school Higher Education (University) 56.3%

stars Top-Third Universities 31.3%

handshake Apprenticeships 6.3%

work Employment 25%

Not sustained / NEET6.3%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Post-18 Destinations 88.9% sustained

school Higher Education (University) 66.7%

handshake Apprenticeships 5.6%

work Employment 16.7%

Not sustained / NEET11.1%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results & 16-19 Destination Measures

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Ranking History & Trajectory

National & Local Authority position based on DfE performance data · Methodology

Year	Secondary Overall (Nat)	LA Rank	GCSE Attainment	Progress 8 Rank	A-Level VA	Top-Third Uni	Overall Uni (HE)
2026	#1,235 / 4,024	#3	#1,503	#1	—	#319	—
2025	#658 / 3,948	#1	#748	#1	—	#319	—
2024	#908 / 4,450	#2	#1,220	#1,078	—	#319	—
2023	#790 / 4,321	#1	#970	#606	—	—	#1,265
2022	#513 / 4,199	#1	#770	#506	—	—	#685
2019	#425 / 2,711	#1	#564	#300	—	—	—
2018	#437 / 2,537	#1	#690	#266	—	—	—

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

18 January 2023

Inspection Report

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03 October 2017

Inspection Report

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22 April 2015

Inspection Report

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22 October 2014

Inspection Report

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30 January 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-01-18

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

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2017-10-03

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

verified_user Safeguarding: Met

2013-01-30

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

4.6%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.4%(31 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 914 pupils. During this period, there were 42 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.6%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	914	42	4.6%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	917	47	5.1%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	934	61	6.5%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	944	86	9.1%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	946	92	9.7%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	949	66	7.0%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	953	42	4.4%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	956	47	4.9%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	963	32	3.3%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	965	24	2.5%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	966	12	1.2%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	950	7	0.7%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	958	4	0.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	967	6	0.6%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	943	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	943	7	0.7%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	953	10	1.0%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	880	6	0.7%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	874	7	0.8%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	872	7	0.8%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	845	8	0.9%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	835	1	0.1%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	835	2	0.2%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	817	1	0.1%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	823	3	0.4%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	828	4	0.5%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 36 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 25 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 20 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 17 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 16 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

80%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

87%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

15%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree29%

agree43%

disagree15%

strongly disagree8%

don't know5%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree27%

agree28%

disagree28%

strongly disagree14%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree25%

agree24%

disagree14%

strongly disagree11%

don't know2%

not applicable25%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes19%

no81%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree35%

agree16%

disagree16%

strongly disagree26%

Don't know6%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree47%

agree31%

disagree8%

strongly disagree4%

don't know10%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree40%

agree38%

disagree12%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree41%

agree38%

disagree14%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree37%

agree49%

disagree11%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree49%

agree41%

disagree4%

strongly disagree2%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree33%

agree35%

disagree14%

strongly disagree9%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes77%

no23%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ranking History & Trajectory

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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