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Sir Thomas Wharton Community College

Academy converter · Doncaster · DN12 1HH

Ages 11–18 · 894 pupils · Doncaster

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (19 Jan 2017).

Capacity fill71%

894 pupils · 1,266 places

Pupils on roll
894
Boys / girls
440 / 455
School capacity
1,266
Capacity fill
894 / 1,266 (71%)
Free school meals
13.6%
FSM pupils
106
Admissions policy
Non-selective
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

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Supported by a trust
Headteacher
Keith Binks

Location

Address
Tait Avenue, Edlington
Postcode
DN12 1HH
Town
Doncaster
County
South Yorkshire
Local authority
Doncaster
District
Doncaster
Constituency
Don Valley
Urban/rural
(England/Wales) Urban minor conurbation

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, 894 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 13.6%.

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

  • Sir Thomas Wharton Academy

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Doncaster · DN12 1HH · Doncaster

    Ages 11–18

    • Att846.9
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+49%
    • Absence9.8%

    0.1 miles away

  • 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%

    2.2 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

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Contact

Headteacher
Keith Binks

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