Sir Thomas Wharton Academy

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Doncaster, DN121HH Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
52.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.07
English & Maths grade 4+ %
61.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 73.9%
Continue in education or training
59.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 65.0%
Sustained employment
44.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
21 September 2021
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Tait Avenue
Edlington
Doncaster, DN121HH
Phone
1709864100
Website
stwcc.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144364
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Tait Avenue, Edlington, Doncaster, DN12 1HH
Website
https://www.stwcc.co.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
MALTBY LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1266 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,101
Free School Meals
32.2% (355 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.5% (17 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
31.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
46.9
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.2
English Attainment 8:
10.6
Maths Attainment 8:
8.9
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.1
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.2
Ebacc English:
98.9%
Ebacc Entry:
5.9%
Ebacc Humanities:
88.8%
Ebacc Languages:
12.2%
Ebacc Maths:
98.9%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.9%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.07
Progress 8 Range:
-0.28 to 0.14
University Progression:
59.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
65.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
20.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
9.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
2.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
59%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
46 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
9.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
73.9 (+21.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
46.9 (+7.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
69 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
138
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,101 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

English Language & Literature (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Art & Design (Fine Art) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★ ★★
(6 students)

Strong performance in 3 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Exceptional Experiences, Successful Lives"

Deliver an inspirational, knowledge-rich curriculum that secures excellent outcomes and positive progression routes for all: no-one is left behind. Recruiting, developing and retaining a talented workforce which strives for excellence and invests in young people and the community to be the best they can be. Ensuring young people cultivate their character to develop the skills and qualities to be successful learners and responsible citizens. Promoting traditional values of good manners, courtesy, and politeness. Developing a culture of investment: ambition, consistently high expectations and standards that resonate through everything that we do. Investing in, and enjoying, purposeful and supportive collaborative relationships to achieve excellence in all we do.

Head Teacher's Message

As Principal, Mr McDonald welcomes you to Sir Thomas Wharton Academy. The academy is growing and ambitious, serving over 1000 students from Edlington and surrounding areas, and is part of the Maltby Learning Trust. The vision is to deliver exceptional learning experiences that enable all young people to thrive in a competitive world and lead successful and fulfilling lives, underpinned by six key drivers and a highly resourced, flexible learning environment.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

SEND Provision

Sir Thomas Wharton Academy provides universal, targeted, and specialist SEND provision. All staff receive training to support SEND; universal provision includes whole-school strategies; targeted provision includes interventions (e.g., Now and next boards, Lego therapy, Sign language/board game clubs, Thrive, Exceed); students may have an Individual Education Plan (IEP) and access to Provision Map; Thrive and Exceed provisions exist; external agencies are involved as needed; annual reviews and parent involvement are emphasized; the academy supports inclusion and mental health, with dedicated safeguarding structures and a Pathway to local services.

Admissions Criteria

PAN of 210 for years 8–11; admissions coordinated by Doncaster Local Authority; applications via Doncaster Council; oversubscription criteria apply; if a place cannot be offered, the child is placed on a waiting list; in-year applications are handled by the Local Authority; current admission limits for years 8–11 are 210 each; more information is in the local authority admissions booklet and the academy’s admissions documents.

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