SecondaryData as of May 2026

Don Valley Academy

Jossey Lane, Scawthorpe, Doncaster, DN5 9DD

A Good-rated secondary school in Doncaster.

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Pupils

1,101

Ages

11-16

FSM

39.2%

Attainment 8

47.8

Ofsted

Good

Apr 2019

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

47.8

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

23.6%

Basics 9-5

54.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

57.1%

EBacc APS

4.36

EBacc 9-5

32.3%

EBacc 9-4

43.4%

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About Don Valley Academy

Don Valley Academy is a secondary school in Doncaster, Doncaster. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.8. The school has around 1,101 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Jossey Lane, Doncaster, DN5 9DD | More schools in Doncaster

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Don Valley Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jul 2024 — School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Apr 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Don Valley Academy

What is Don Valley Academy's Ofsted rating?

Don Valley Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.

What are Don Valley Academy's latest exam results?

Don Valley Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Don Valley Academy located?

Don Valley Academy is a secondary school in Doncaster, Doncaster (DN5 9DD).

How many pupils attend Don Valley Academy?

Don Valley Academy has around 1,101 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Don Valley Academy with other schools?

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