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Armthorpe Academy
Mere Lane, Armthorpe, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 2DA, Doncaster
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.5 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
684
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
76%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 39.5, the school demonstrates performance that ranks in the top 82% nationally, although only 52% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction may be a consideration, but the recent Ofsted report indicates the school requires improvement. The limited entry into the EBacc may also be a point to consider for those prioritizing a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 17 April 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 39.5 | Bottom 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%. | 52% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 29% | Bottom 15% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 19% 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%. | 9% | Bottom 19% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.8%
White Other7.7%
Black African4.2%
Other1.9%
Asian Other1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Asian Indian1.5%
Asian Pakistani1.5%
Mixed Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
Black Other0.4%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.54008, -1.05973 · DN3 2DA
School details
Local authorityDoncaster
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN138314
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.armthorpeacademy.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Armthorpe Academy rated by Ofsted?
Armthorpe Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 April 2024.
Is Armthorpe Academy a good school?
Armthorpe Academy scores 7.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% 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 Armthorpe Academy in GCSEs?
Armthorpe Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.5. 52% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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