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De Warenne Academy
Gardens Lane, Conisbrough, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN12 3JY, Doncaster
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
60.6 / 100
Top 39%
Better than 61% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
757
Capacity
750
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, notably achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 48.9, placing it in the top 34% nationally. A commendable 74% of students attain grade 4 or above in English and Maths, though the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 28%. Overall, parents can expect a supportive environment with good parent satisfaction, although there may be room for improvement in certain academic areas.
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Last inspected: 12 October 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 48.9 | Top 34% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 74% | Top 28% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 54% | Top 27% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 28% | Bottom 40% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 18% | Bottom 40% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.2%
White Other2.2%
Mixed Other1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Other0.4%
Black African0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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53.48367, -1.23900 · DN12 3JY
School details
Local authorityDoncaster
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN135942
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.dewarenne.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is De Warenne Academy rated by Ofsted?
De Warenne Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 October 2021.
Is De Warenne Academy a good school?
De Warenne Academy scores 60.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 39% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at De Warenne Academy in GCSEs?
De Warenne Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.9. 74% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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