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South Axholme Academy

Academy converter · Doncaster · DN9 1BY

Ages 11–16 · 910 pupils · North Lincolnshire

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Ofsted

Good

Attainment 8

49.3

Overall absence

6.7%

Admissions demand

1.03 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-01-18

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

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+0.21
−20+2
Attainment 849.3
English & maths grade 5+50%
English & maths grade 4+77%
EBacc entry47%

EBacc APS: 4.4

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence6.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)19.7%
Unauthorised2.1%
Authorised absence
4.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.2%
Enrolments in measure
971

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

1.03 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

190

Places offered

184

1st-preference offers

179

Total preferences (any rank)
261
Preferred offers (top 3)
184
Applications from outside LA
78
Offers to outside-LA applicants
36
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 fill78%

910 pupils · 1,165 places

Pupils on roll
910
Boys / girls
472 / 438
School capacity
1,165
Capacity fill
910 / 1,165 (78%)
Free school meals
18.4%
FSM pupils
167
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: ISLE EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
ISLE EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Isle Education Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Stephanie Hamilton

Location

Address
Burnham Road, Epworth
Postcode
DN9 1BY
Town
Doncaster
County
South Yorkshire
Local authority
North Lincolnshire
District
North Lincolnshire
Constituency
Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme
Urban/rural
Larger rural: 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 11–16, in Doncaster, North Lincolnshire, 910 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 18.4%.

Open schools in Doncaster
153
Secondary schools in Doncaster
20
Academies among open schools in Doncaster
64% (98)
Open schools in DN9
13
Secondary in DN9
2
Open schools in North Lincolnshire LA
94
Secondary in North Lincolnshire LA
14

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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    • KS279%
    • Absence3.9%
    • FSM12.1%
    • Demand1.00

    0.2 miles away

  • Belton All Saints CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS254%
    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM26.9%
    • Demand1.00

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  • Haxey Cofe Primary Academy

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    • FSM8.2%

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  • St Martin's Cofe Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

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    • FSM23.9%

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Stephanie Hamilton
Telephone
01427872121
Website
http://www.southaxholmeacademy.co.uk/

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