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Sir Thomas Wharton Academy

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Sir Thomas Wharton Academy

Tait Avenue, Edlington, Doncaster, DN12 1HH

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Pupils
1,166
Ages
11-18
FSM
31.6%
Attainment 8
43.1
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2021

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
43.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
15.0%
Basics 9-5
32.5%

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
3.1%
EBacc APS
3.40
EBacc 9-5
1.2%
EBacc 9-4
1.2%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
28.91
A*-A Grades
17.3%
A*-B Grades
40.2%
AAB+ %
20.6%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 86 students entered

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About Sir Thomas Wharton Academy

Sir Thomas Wharton Academy is a secondary school in Doncaster, Doncaster. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.1. The school has around 1,166 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Tait Avenue, Doncaster, DN12 1HH | More schools in Doncaster

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Sir Thomas Wharton Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2021 — Good
  2. Jan 2015 — Inadequate (predecessor: Sir Thomas Wharton Community College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Sir Thomas Wharton Academy

What is Sir Thomas Wharton Academy's Ofsted rating?
Sir Thomas Wharton Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What are Sir Thomas Wharton Academy's latest exam results?
Sir Thomas Wharton Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Sir Thomas Wharton Academy located?
Sir Thomas Wharton Academy is a secondary school in Doncaster, Doncaster (DN12 1HH).
How many pupils attend Sir Thomas Wharton Academy?
Sir Thomas Wharton Academy has around 1,166 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Sir Thomas Wharton Academy with other schools?
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