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Sir Thomas Wharton Academy
Tait Avenue, Edlington, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN12 1HH, Doncaster
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
52.0 / 100
Top 48%
Better than 52% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,166
Capacity
1,266
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 64% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 96% recommending the school, although only 55% of students achieve grade 4 or above in both English and Maths. The school also sees 65% of its students progressing to university, with 16% attending top-third institutions, indicating a strong pathway for higher education.
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Last inspected: 21 September 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. | 43.3 | Bottom 36% 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%. | 55% | Bottom 23% 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%. | 33% | Bottom 23% 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%. | 3% | Bottom 2% 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%. | 1% | Bottom 2% 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%. | 65% | 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%. | 16% | Average |
Based on 43 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (23 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child makes good progress
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
School has high expectations
96%
Progress is communicated
96%
My child feels safe
91%
My child is happy
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
School supports development
91%
Behaviour is good
87%
School keeps me informed
83%
School responds to concerns
74%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.4%
White Other6.2%
Black African1.5%
Mixed Other1.1%
Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Other0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.47360, -1.18586 · DN12 1HH
School details
Local authorityDoncaster
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN144364
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stwcc.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Sir Thomas Wharton Academy rated by Ofsted?
Sir Thomas Wharton Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 September 2021.
Is Sir Thomas Wharton Academy a good school?
Sir Thomas Wharton Academy scores 52.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 48% 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 Sir Thomas Wharton Academy?
Based on 23 Ofsted Parent View responses, Sir Thomas Wharton Academy receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Sir Thomas Wharton Academy in GCSEs?
Sir Thomas Wharton Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.3. 55% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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