Armthorpe Academy

A requires improvement academy converter school in Doncaster. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Armthorpe Academy.

Doncaster, DN32DA Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

41

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
32.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.98
English & Maths grade 4+ %
48.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 49.5%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
17 April 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Mere Lane
Armthorpe
Doncaster, DN32DA

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138314
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Mere Lane, Armthorpe, Doncaster, DN3 2DA
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CONSILIUM ACADEMIES
Capacity
900 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
646
Free School Meals
30.3% (196 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.2% (14 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.6%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
33.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
37.5
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.4
English Attainment 8:
8.5
Maths Attainment 8:
7.1
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
11.4
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.4
Ebacc English:
96.2%
Ebacc Entry:
1.9%
Ebacc Humanities:
80.0%
Ebacc Languages:
8.6%
Ebacc Maths:
98.1%
Ebacc Sciences:
93.3%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.98
Progress 8 Range:
-1.26 to -0.70

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
27 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
108
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
646 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Democracy Mutual Respect The Rule of Law Tolerance Personal Development

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Armthorpe Academy. The Principal’s welcome describes Armthorpe as a vibrant, inclusive community focused on academic excellence, personal growth, and opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Admissions Criteria

Armthorpe Academy is registered under Doncaster Council’s local authority and admission policy is administered by them. Parents wishing to register their child for admission in September should visit the Local Authority website and register their interest ahead of the deadline. Parents wishing to apply for a place at Armthorpe Academy should visit: https://fis.doncaster.gov.uk/Synergy/Admissions.aspx

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