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Sir Thomas Wharton Academy

Academy converter · Doncaster · DN12 1HH

Ages 11–18 · 1,226 pupils · Doncaster

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Attainment 8

46.9

Overall absence

9.8%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-03-17

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExceptional
  • 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 8-0.07
−20+2
Attainment 846.9
English & maths grade 5+49%
English & maths grade 4+74%
EBacc entry7%

EBacc APS: 3.9

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence9.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)31.7%
Unauthorised7.0%
Authorised absence
2.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
4.3%
Enrolments in measure
1,041

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill97%

1,226 pupils · 1,266 places

Pupils on roll
1,226
Boys / girls
603 / 623
School capacity
1,266
Capacity fill
1,226 / 1,266 (97%)
Free school meals
32.4%
FSM pupils
347
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: MALTBY LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
MALTBY LEARNING TRUST
Sponsor
Maltby Learning Trust
Headteacher
Mr Matthew McDonald

Location

Address
Tait Avenue, Edlington
Postcode
DN12 1HH
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 converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Doncaster, Doncaster, 1,226 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy. Free school meals: 32.4%.

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.

Compare with theseAll in DoncasterNear DN12

  • De Warenne Academy

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Doncaster · DN12 3JY · Doncaster

    Ages 11–16

    • Att846.2
    • P80.3
    • EM5+47%
    • Absence10.1%

    2.3 miles away

  • Astrea Academy Woodfields

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Doncaster · DN4 8ND · Doncaster

    Ages 11–16

    • Att832.6
    • P8-0.7
    • EM5+33%
    • Absence14.2%

    2.6 miles away

  • Hill Top Academy

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Primary

    Doncaster · DN12 1PL · Doncaster

    Ages 3–11

    • KS273%
    • Absence5.8%
    • FSM29.6%

    0.5 miles away

  • Edlington Victoria Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Doncaster · DN12 1BN · Doncaster

    Ages 3–11

    • KS281%
    • Absence4.4%
    • FSM52.5%

    1.0 miles away

  • Warmsworth Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Doncaster · DN4 9RG · Doncaster

    Ages 3–11

    • KS269%
    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM17.2%

    1.7 miles away

  • Wadworth Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Doncaster · DN11 9AP · Doncaster

    Ages 4–11

    • KS230%
    • Absence5.8%
    • FSM15.2%

    1.9 miles away

  • The Mallard Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Doncaster · DN4 9HU · Doncaster

    Ages 3–11

    • FSM40.5%

    2.0 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Matthew McDonald
Telephone
01709864100
Website
https://www.stwcc.co.uk/

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