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Ash Hill Academy
Ash Hill, Hatfield, Ash Hill Road, DONCASTER, South Yorkshire, DN7 6JH, Doncaster
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
31.0 / 100
Bottom 31%
Better than 31% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
820
Capacity
1,100
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
75%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.9, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly as it ranks in the top 44% nationally. While 68% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, parent satisfaction is moderate at 61%, indicating room for improvement in community engagement. The school's EBacc entry rate stands at 30%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 4 March 2020Older 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. | 46.9 | Top 44% 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%. | 68% | Top 45% 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%. | 49% | Top 37% 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%. | 30% | Top 42% 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%. | 26% | Top 42% UK |
Parent View (64 responses)
★★★★★3.2
Good range of subjects
86%
Good range of extra-curricular
83%
School keeps me informed
83%
My child makes good progress
73%
School has high expectations
73%
My child feels safe
69%
My child is happy
67%
Behaviour is good
66%
I'd recommend this school
61%
School supports development
56%
Progress is communicated
55%
School responds to concerns
34%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.1%
White Other5.6%
Black African2.9%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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53.57487, -1.00959 · DN7 6JH
School details
Local authorityDoncaster
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN137066
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.ashhillacademy.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Ash Hill Academy rated by Ofsted?
Ash Hill Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 March 2020.
Is Ash Hill Academy a good school?
Ash Hill Academy scores 31.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 31% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Ash Hill Academy?
Based on 64 Ofsted Parent View responses, Ash Hill Academy receives a satisfaction score of 64% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Ash Hill Academy in GCSEs?
Ash Hill Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.9. 68% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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