Sir Thomas Wharton Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Doncaster |
| Address | Tait Avenue, DN12 1HH |
| School Website | None |
| Telephone | 1709864100 |
| URN | 144364 |
School Census
| Total | 1045 |
| Girls/Boys | 537/508 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 51.4%/48.6% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 7.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 284 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 9.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 21/09/2021 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 21/09/2021 | Good |
| 20/01/2015 | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 21/09/2021 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 20/01/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 21 September 2021 | School inspection: Good | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 48.90% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 68.60% |
| Entering EBacc | 7.40% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.88 |
| Progress 8 | -0.07 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 54% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 64% |
| Entering EBacc | 15% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.03 |
| Progress 8 | 0.06 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 61% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.71 |
| Progress 8 | -0.42 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 318 |
| As first preference | 232 |
| As second preference | 43 |
| As third preference | 43 |
| Total Offers Made | 230 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 204 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 19 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 282 |
| As first preference | 202 |
| As second preference | 43 |
| As third preference | 37 |
| Total Offers Made | 229 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 198 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 18 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 256 |
| As first preference | 179 |
| As second preference | 27 |
| As third preference | 50 |
| Total Offers Made | 207 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 175 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 25 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 215 |
| As first preference | 158 |
| As second preference | 28 |
| As third preference | 29 |
| Total Offers Made | 200 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 158 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 19 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 228 |
| As first preference | 160 |
| As second preference | 30 |
| As third preference | 37 |
| Total Offers Made | 204 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 160 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 19 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 227 |
| As first preference | 160 |
| As second preference | 31 |
| As third preference | 35 |
| Total Offers Made | 197 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 160 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 18 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 208 |
| As first preference | 145 |
| As second preference | 32 |
| As third preference | 31 |
| Total Offers Made | 166 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 145 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 12 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 222 |
| As first preference | 160 |
| As second preference | 45 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 174 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 160 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 61% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 22% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 14% |
| no | 86% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 21% |
| dont know | 7% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 7% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 87% |
| no | 13% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 85.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 86.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Hill Top Academy
(0.43 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Edlington Lane, , DN12 1PL