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De Warenne Academy

Academy sponsor led · Doncaster · DN12 3JY

Ages 11–16 · 762 pupils · Doncaster

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Ofsted

Strong standard

Attainment 8

46.2

Overall absence

10.1%

Admissions demand

1.09 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Strong standard

Inspection date

2026-03-03

  • AchievementStrong standard
  • Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
  • InclusionExceptional
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceStrong standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.31
−20+2
Attainment 846.2
English & maths grade 5+47%
English & maths grade 4+66%
EBacc entry39%

EBacc APS: 4.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence10.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)31.7%
Unauthorised5.1%
Authorised absence
5.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
4.5%
Enrolments in measure
777

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.09 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

158

Places offered

145

1st-preference offers

141

Total preferences (any rank)
184
Preferred offers (top 3)
145
Applications from outside LA
1
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill102%

762 pupils · 750 places

Pupils on roll
762
Boys / girls
380 / 382
School capacity
750
Capacity fill
762 / 750 (102%)
Free school meals
42.9%
FSM pupils
327
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
Academy trust
DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
Sponsor
Delta Academies Trust
Headteacher
Mr John Hall

Location

Address
Gardens Lane, Conisbrough
Postcode
DN12 3JY
Town
Doncaster
County
South Yorkshire
Local authority
Doncaster
District
Doncaster
Constituency
Rawmarsh and Conisbrough
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Doncaster, Doncaster, 762 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 42.9%.

Open schools in Doncaster
153
Secondary schools in Doncaster
20
Academies among open schools in Doncaster
64% (98)
Open schools in DN12
12
Secondary in DN12
2
Open schools in Doncaster LA
145
Secondary in Doncaster LA
20

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    • FSM37.1%
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    • Absence5.0%
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Contact

Headteacher
Mr John Hall
Telephone
01709864001
Website
http://www.dewarenne.org.uk/

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