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Sir Thomas Wharton Academy

Doncaster, DN12 1HHSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2021
Progress 8
-0.07
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
217 1st-choice / 254 places
Ranking
#1,681
of 3,141 nationally

About Sir Thomas Wharton Academy

Parents thinking about Sir Thomas Wharton Academy will find strong reassurance in the Parent View feedback. Of the 23 families who responded during the 2024-25 survey period, 96% said they would recommend the school. That’s a very high endorsement, and it’s backed up by the detail: 91% of parents strongly agreed or agreed that their child is happy, and 92% felt the same about safety. The school is also oversubscribed, with 319 applications for 254 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving a ratio of 1.26 applicants per place. 217 families put it as their first preference, and all of those received an offer. That level of demand suggests a solid local reputation, and the numbers align with the positive sentiment parents are reporting across behaviour, expectations, and personal development.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressTait Avenue, Doncaster, Doncaster, DN12 1HH
HeadteacherMatthew McDonald
Local AuthorityDoncaster
Number of Pupils1,166
Free School Meals (FSM)31.6%
School Capacity1,166 / 1,266 (92% full)
Sixth FormYes

The full report on this school

What 23 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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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.

Facilities

10
ICT SuiteAstro TurfTennis CourtsArt StudiosMusic RoomsTheatrePlaying FieldsGymnasiumLibrarySixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

HockeyBasketballCross CountryBadmintonRugbyGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Model United NationsDuke of EdinburghEco ClubCodingDebateGardeningYoung EnterpriseBook ClubDramaScience Club

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