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Don Valley Academy

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Don Valley Academy

Jossey Lane, Scawthorpe, Doncaster, DN5 9DD

Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Apr 2019

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

47.8school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

47.8

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2347.346.4
2023/2448.546.4
2024/2547.846.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.420.00
2023/24+0.420.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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Nearby secondary schools

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Outstanding
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2.61 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
The Levett School
2.85 km away · Pupil referral unit
Good
North Bridge Enterprise College
2.89 km away · Other independent special school

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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.

  1. Jul 2024 — School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
  2. 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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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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