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South Axholme Academy
Burnham Road, Epworth, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN9 1BY, North Lincolnshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
74.5 / 100
Top 26%
Better than 75% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
914
Capacity
1,165
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 53.2, placing it in the top 19% nationally. A significant 75% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, although only 34% enter the EBacc. While 67% of pupils progress to university, just 6% attend top-third institutions, indicating room for growth in higher education aspirations.
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Last inspected: 18 January 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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. | 53.2 | Top 19% 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%. | 75% | Top 27% 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%. | 61% | Top 17% 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%. | 34% | Top 37% 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%. | 28% | Top 37% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 67% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 6% | Below avg |
Based on 18 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.8%
White Other1.5%
Mixed Other1.1%
Asian Indian0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Other0.3%
Black African0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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53.52470, -0.82646 · DN9 1BY
School details
Local authorityNorth Lincolnshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN137742
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is South Axholme Academy rated by Ofsted?
South Axholme Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 January 2023.
Is South Axholme Academy a good school?
South Axholme Academy scores 74.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 26% 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 South Axholme Academy in GCSEs?
South Axholme Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.2. 75% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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