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Sir Thomas Wharton Academy

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

personMr Matthew McDonald

corporate_fareMALTBY LEARNING TRUST

location_onDoncaster, DN12 1HH

phone 1709864100

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2021

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Students

1,045

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Attainment 8

43.3

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GCSE Rank

#12 in Doncaster

#2,042 of 3,216 nationally

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Sir Thomas Wharton Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in Doncaster, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.0×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Sir Thomas Wharton Academy is an academy converter in Doncaster, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of MALTBY LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 1,166 pupils on roll, of whom 32% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.3, placing the school #12 in Doncaster and #2,042 of 3,216 nationally. 33.10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 11.5% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 19 A-level subjects. 40.2% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 17.3% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.76 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2021. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.0× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.5:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 10.7 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

43.3

Grade 5+ E&M

33.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)11.5%

Entering EBacc3.10%

EBacc APS3.42

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc7.40%

EBacc APS3.88

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc15%

EBacc APS4.06

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.42

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS3.71

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc13%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.53

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc15%

EBacc APS3.58

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.71

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc46%

EBacc APS3.34

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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

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

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

Apprenticeships6%

Employment12%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)71%

Apprenticeships9%

Employment10%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

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

Apprenticeships5%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

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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

A-Level Value Added

-0.76

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*3.9%

Achieving A*–A17.3%

Achieving A*–B40.2%

VA Banding Well below average

Retention rate91.1%

A-level subjects offered19

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.36

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate94.10%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate91.70%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate95.2%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

21 September 2021

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2021-09-21

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2015-01-20

S5 Inspection EIF

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2011-10-05

None EIF

Requires improvement

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

9.2%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

5.3%(62 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 1,166 pupils. During this period, there were 107 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)	1,166	107	9.2%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,179	143	12.1%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,098	111	10.1%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,101	64	5.8%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,126	199	17.7%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,043	113	10.8%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,045	74	7.1%	6.4%	3
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,067	55	5.2%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,041	61	5.9%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,040	63	6.1%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,047	79	7.5%	4.4%	2
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,020	76	7.5%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,026	21	2.0%	1.0%	1
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,030	90	8.7%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	966	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	966	116	12.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	959	285	29.7%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	920	155	16.8%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	916	193	21.1%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	918	130	14.2%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	867	109	12.6%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	865	50	5.8%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	868	53	6.1%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	885	28	3.2%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	0	1	-	3.3%	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.

Specific Learning Difficulty 41 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 39 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 38 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 31 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 29 pupils

Visual Impairment 6 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Physical Disability 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.

84.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

89.0%Positive

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

19.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree39%

agree45%

disagree7%

strongly disagree6%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree29%

agree42%

disagree17%

strongly disagree7%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree29%

agree25%

disagree11%

strongly disagree9%

don't know3%

not applicable22%

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

yes14%

no86%

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

strongly agree36%

agree36%

strongly disagree21%

dont know7%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree56%

agree33%

disagree2%

strongly disagree6%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree58%

agree31%

disagree4%

strongly disagree6%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree51%

agree36%

disagree7%

strongly disagree5%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree42%

agree47%

disagree6%

strongly disagree4%

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

strongly agree47%

agree39%

disagree8%

strongly disagree3%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree35%

agree43%

disagree7%

strongly disagree7%

don't know7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes87%

no13%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

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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