Is Sir Thomas Wharton Academy a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 17 March 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Strong standard, two at Expected standard and one at Exceptional. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 9th of 20 secondary schools in Doncaster. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Sir Thomas Wharton Academy's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Sir Thomas Wharton Academy averaged an Attainment 8 score of 49.2 (England: 46.2). 61.1% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Sir Thomas Wharton Academy?

Applications for Year 7 places at Sir Thomas Wharton Academy starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Sir Thomas Wharton Academy

Tait Avenue, Edlington, Doncaster, DN12 1HH

Local ranking9th of 20 secondary schools in Doncaster

Ofsted: StrongUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1266

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 17 March 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 17 March 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Strong standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Exceptional
Leadership & governance: Strong standard
Inclusion: Strong standard
Post-16 provision: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 49.2 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 61.1% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 78.3% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 180

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 89.0%
Continued in education: 81.0%
Apprenticeships: 4.0%
Employment: 5.0%
Not sustained: 6.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 85.0%
Higher education: 40.0%
Apprenticeships: 8.0%
Employment: 35.0%
Not sustained: 5.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Avg A-Level Grade

28.9

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

27.8

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 20.6% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 26.3
16-18 Cohort: 149

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1166
Boys: 603 (49%)
Girls: 623 (51%)
Capacity: 1266 (97% full)
SEND: 16.3%
FSM Eligible: 32.5%
EAL: 9.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.3%
SEN Support: 15.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 65.8
Budget per Pupil: £8,385/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 8.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 26.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 85.6%
White Other: 6.3%
Black African: 1.5%
Mixed Other: 1.1%
Other: 1.1%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.0%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.9%
Asian Other: 0.5%

85.6%

White British

6.3%

White Other

1.5%

Black African

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GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01709864100

admin@stwacademy.com

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Tait Avenue

Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 144364
UKPRN: 10062841
Establishment No.: 4008
Trust: PLACE PARTNERSHIP - A MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST

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