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Outwood Academy Danum

Doncaster, DN2 5QDSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
Progress 8
-0.17
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
96 1st-choice / 151 places
Ranking
#1,940
of 3,141 nationally

About Outwood Academy Danum

Outwood Academy Danum is a mixed secondary school in Doncaster that currently educates 1,157 pupils, well below its stated capacity of 1,926. The school serves a community with a notably high level of disadvantage: 38.2% of its pupils are eligible for free school meals, significantly above the national average. Despite the spare capacity, demand for places is strong. For the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 220 applications for 151 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.46. Of those applicants, 96 listed the school as their first preference, and 95 of those were offered a place. This suggests that while the school is popular locally, it is not oversubscribed to the point of being unreachable for most families who want it. The school has no religious character and is led by headteacher Amanda Crane.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressArmthorpe Road, Doncaster, Doncaster, DN2 5QD
HeadteacherAmanda Crane
Local AuthorityDoncaster
Number of Pupils1,157
Free School Meals (FSM)38.2%
School Capacity1,157 / 1,926 (60% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 20 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Science LabsLibraryPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsGymnasiumSports HallTennis CourtsDining HallSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

21

Sports

AthleticsFootballRowingGymnasticsCross CountryRugbyRoundersCricketDanceSwimming

Clubs & Activities

ChoirChessCodingBook ClubDebateDuke of EdinburghYoung EnterpriseGardeningOrchestraArt ClubModel United Nations

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:35 – 15:00

Source: danum.outwood.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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