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South Axholme Academy

North Lincolnshire, DN9 1BYSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2023
Progress 8
+0.21
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
170 1st-choice / 174 places
Ranking
#1,066
of 3,141 nationally

About South Axholme Academy

South Axholme Academy is a Good school, according to its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, and the detail behind that rating is worth a closer look. The inspection team awarded the school an Outstanding grade for behaviour and attitudes, while quality of education, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision were all rated Good. That behaviour rating is a strong signal for any parent concerned about school culture. On the academic front, the most telling metric is the school’s Progress 8 score of 0.21, which means pupils here achieve nearly a quarter of a grade more per subject than the national average. That places South Axholme second out of ten secondary schools in North Lincolnshire, comfortably ahead of the local authority average Progress 8 score of -0.21. It also ranks in the top 50 nationally for this measure, putting it in the top third of all schools in England.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressBurnham Road, Doncaster, North Lincolnshire, DN9 1BY
HeadteacherStephanie Hamilton
Local AuthorityNorth Lincolnshire
Number of Pupils914
Free School Meals (FSM)17.5%
School Capacity914 / 1,165 (78% full)

The full report on this school

The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Jan 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 12 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Music RoomsPlaying FieldsICT SuiteTennis CourtsLibrarySixth Form CentreScience LabsDining Hall

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

TennisRoundersSwimmingMartial ArtsCricketBasketballBadmintonDance

Clubs & Activities

Duke of EdinburghDramaDebateChoirBook ClubCodingChessOrchestra

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About South Axholme Academy

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