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Ash Hill Academy

Doncaster, DN7 6JHSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2025
Progress 8
+0.25
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
157 1st-choice / 170 places
Ranking
#942
of 3,141 nationally

About Ash Hill Academy

Ash Hill Academy in Doncaster stands out for its academic performance, achieving a Progress 8 score of 0.25 in the 2023/24 academic year. This is a strong result, placing it well above the local authority average for secondary schools in Doncaster, which sits at -0.04. The school ranks 6th out of 20 schools in the local authority on this key measure, putting it in the top 30% of Doncaster secondaries. This positive picture is reinforced by an Attainment 8 score of 45, and 48.9% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths. The school's Progress 8 banding is officially rated as 'Above average', and its national percentile of 30 places it in the top third of all schools in England. This data suggests a school that is consistently adding more value to its pupils' learning than the typical school in its area.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressAsh Hill, Ash Hill Road, DONCASTER, Doncaster, DN7 6JH
HeadteacherMathew Hicks
Local AuthorityDoncaster
Number of Pupils820
Free School Meals (FSM)42.2%
School Capacity820 / 1,100 (75% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 May 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (21 May 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 11 May 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
Dining HallPlaying FieldsSwimming PoolSports HallAstro TurfTheatreGymnasiumICT SuiteScience LabsArt StudiosTennis CourtsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

NetballMartial ArtsRoundersCricketAthleticsTennisHockeyDanceRugby

Clubs & Activities

Young EnterpriseCodingScience ClubArt ClubBook ClubDramaChoirDuke of Edinburgh

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ash Hill Academy

Ash Hill Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.