Sir Thomas Wharton Academy

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityDoncaster
AddressTait Avenue, DN12 1HH
URN144364

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
Start DateOfsted 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

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
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
TypeScore
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
TypeScore
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 Applications318
As first preference232
As second preference43
As third preference43
Total Offers Made230
first preference offers204
second preference offers7
third preference offers19
first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications282
As first preference202
As second preference43
As third preference37
Total Offers Made229
first preference offers198
second preference offers13
third preference offers18
first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications256
As first preference179
As second preference27
As third preference50
Total Offers Made207
first preference offers175
second preference offers7
third preference offers25
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications215
As first preference158
As second preference28
As third preference29
Total Offers Made200
first preference offers158
second preference offers11
third preference offers19
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications228
As first preference160
As second preference30
As third preference37
Total Offers Made204
first preference offers160
second preference offers11
third preference offers19
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications227
As first preference160
As second preference31
As third preference35
Total Offers Made197
first preference offers160
second preference offers8
third preference offers18
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications208
As first preference145
As second preference32
As third preference31
Total Offers Made166
first preference offers145
second preference offers6
third preference offers12
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications222
As first preference160
As second preference45
As third preference17
Total Offers Made174
first preference offers160
second preference offers7
third preference offers1

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree46%
agree38%
disagree4%
strongly disagree8%
don't know3%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree51%
agree38%
disagree2%
strongly disagree6%
don't know3%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree39%
agree45%
disagree7%
strongly disagree6%
don't know2%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree10%
agree9%
disagree6%
strongly disagree10%
don't know4%
not applicable61%
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%
disagree0%
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%
don't know0%
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%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin85.7%
any other white background ethnic origin6.1%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.1%
african ethnic origin0.9%
white and asian ethnic origin0.8%
any other asian background ethnic origin0.6%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin86.7%
any other white background ethnic origin5.9%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.1%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin0.7%
white and asian ethnic origin0.6%

Nearby Schools

Hill Top Academy

(0.43 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Edlington Lane, , DN12 1PL