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Sir Thomas Wharton Academy
Goodgraded 21/09/2021Ages 11–181,166 pupilsFaithNone
Sir Thomas Wharton Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Doncaster. The school has around 1,166 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 21/09/2021, Sir Thomas Wharton Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 47.6 and 50% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Doncaster can view Sir Thomas Wharton Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 21/09/2021. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 2 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 843.3
England avg 45.1 · was 46.9 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths33%
England avg 45% · was 49% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths55%
England avg 65% · was 74% in 2023/24
EBacc entry3%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.42
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelBelow average
A-level grade (point score)28.9
A-level grade (best 3)C-
APS best 3: 27.8
AAB or better21%
Retention91%
Value added-0.76
Well below average · 95% CI -0.9 to -0.6
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake31.2%
Free school meals31.2%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language10.8%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled98%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing90.2%
Attendance90.2%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher18.9
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence31.7%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Doncaster
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