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Sir Thomas Wharton Academy

Doncaster, DN12 1HHSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2021
Progress 8
No data
First choices / offers
1.0×
First choices did not exceed offers made
246 1st-choice / 257 offers made
Ranking
#1,681
of 3,141 nationally

About Sir Thomas Wharton Academy

Sir Thomas Wharton Academy is a state-funded secondary school in Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber, for pupils aged 11 to 18 for boys and girls. DfE data records 1,226 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 1,266.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (21 Sept 2021). the published Attainment 8 score was 43.3 for 2024/25. the published A-level average grade was C for 2023/24. admissions data records 246 first-preference applications and 257 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

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Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
AddressTait Avenue, Edlington, Doncaster, Doncaster, DN12 1HH
HeadteacherMr Matthew McDonald
Local AuthorityDoncaster
Number of Pupils1,226
Free School Meals (FSM)31.2%
School Capacity1,226 / 1,266 (97% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Sept 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 23 Nov 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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Sir Thomas Wharton Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.