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South Axholme Academy
Goodgraded 18/01/2023Ages 11–16914 pupilsFaithNone
South Axholme Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Doncaster, within the North Lincolnshire local authority. The school has around 914 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 18/01/2023, South Axholme Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.2), an average Attainment 8 score of 49.8 and 50% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Doncaster can view South Axholme Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 18/01/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 853.2
England avg 45.1 · was 49.3 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths61%
England avg 45% · was 50% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths75%
England avg 65% · was 77% in 2023/24
EBacc entry34%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.65
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake18.4%
Free school meals18.4%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language1.8%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled95%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.3%
Attendance93.3%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher19.5
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence19.7%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Doncaster
All schools in Doncaster →Epworth Primary AcademyGood · 0.2 miBelton All Saints CofE Primary SchoolGood · 2.1 miHaxey Cofe Primary AcademyGood · 2.2 miSt Martin's Cofe Primary AcademyRequires Improvement · 2.6 miWestwoodside Church of England AcademyRequires Improvement · 3.1 mi
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