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Armthorpe Academy

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

personMr David Bisley

corporate_fareCONSILIUM ACADEMIES

location_onDoncaster, DN3 2DA

language Visit Website phone 1302831582

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2024

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Students

641

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Attainment 8

39.5

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GCSE Rank

#18 in Doncaster

#2,612 of 3,216 nationally

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Armthorpe Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in Doncaster, serving ages 11-16. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

Armthorpe Academy is an academy converter in Doncaster, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of CONSILIUM ACADEMIES. The school has approximately 684 pupils on roll, of whom 29% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.5, placing the school #18 in Doncaster and #2,612 of 3,216 nationally. 28.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 10.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement, personal development Good, and leadership and management Requires improvement.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.6× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.7:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 4 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 12.3 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)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

39.5

Grade 5+ E&M

28.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)10.1%

Entering EBacc14.80%

EBacc APS3.36

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.98

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc1.90%

EBacc APS3.05

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.73

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16%

EBacc APS3.14

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.57

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc6%

EBacc APS3.32

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc13%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.11

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc10%

EBacc APS3.54

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.08

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc13%

EBacc APS3.44

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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.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

86%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)75%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)75%

Apprenticeships10%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

82%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)69%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)16%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

85%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)13%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)75%

Apprenticeships10%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

17 April 2024

Inspection Report

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08 January 2019

Inspection Report

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19 January 2018

Inspection Report

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04 October 2016

Inspection Report

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19 November 2014

Inspection Report

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08 May 2014

Inspection Report

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21 January 2014

Inspection Report

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02 October 2013

Inspection Report

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22 May 2013

Inspection Report

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26 February 2013

Inspection Report

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10 August 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

5 Evaluations

2024-04-17

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Good

Leadership

Requires improvement

2019-01-08

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2018-01-19

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2016-10-04

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2014-11-19

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Development

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

9.2%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.1%(28 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 684 pupils. During this period, there were 63 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 9.2%, which is above 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)	684	63	9.2%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	691	106	15.3%	7.8%	3
2023/24 (Summer term)	642	103	16.0%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	646	196	30.3%	7.1%	4
2023/24 (Autumn term)	654	236	36.1%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	652	154	23.6%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	641	163	25.4%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	635	51	8.0%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	605	89	14.7%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	604	45	7.5%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	600	104	17.3%	4.4%	2
2020/21 (Summer term)	586	75	12.8%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	568	10	1.8%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	575	34	5.9%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	526	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	526	14	2.7%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	525	15	2.9%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	493	15	3.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	492	12	2.4%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	492	37	7.5%	3.8%	2
2017/18 (Summer term)	494	65	13.2%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	494	45	9.1%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	488	37	7.6%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	523	22	4.2%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	521	34	6.5%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	521	26	5.0%	3.1%	1

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.

Specific Learning Difficulty 29 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 18 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 18 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 7 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 4 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 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.

73.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

76.0%Positive

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

26.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree9%

agree46%

disagree25%

strongly disagree13%

don't know6%

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

strongly agree5%

agree42%

disagree25%

strongly disagree25%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree17%

agree28%

disagree19%

strongly disagree17%

don't know3%

not applicable16%

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

yes26%

no74%

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

strongly agree4%

agree25%

disagree43%

strongly disagree25%

dont know4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree17%

agree44%

disagree18%

strongly disagree9%

don't know11%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree20%

agree41%

disagree21%

strongly disagree8%

don't know11%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree9%

agree48%

disagree25%

strongly disagree14%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree15%

agree58%

disagree14%

strongly disagree8%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree23%

agree61%

disagree3%

strongly disagree4%

don't know9%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree13%

agree43%

disagree14%

strongly disagree14%

don't know15%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes69%

no31%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

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.

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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