The short version
Average GCSE results. 76% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.5
4.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
29%
12.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
15%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
75%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 106 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 58 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 684
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 28.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Doncaster
- Trust
- CONSILIUM ACADEMIES
- Head
- Mr David Bisley (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
January 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
August 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Mere Lane, Armthorpe, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 2DA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmArmthorpe Shaw Wood Academy
Primary · 315m away
Southfield Primary
Primary · 900m away
Edenthorpe Hall Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Hungerhill School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Outwood Academy Danum
Secondary · 1.7km away
Sandall Wood School
Special school · 1.9km away
Heatherwood School
Special school · 1.9km away
Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Armthorpe Academy a selective school?
No. Armthorpe Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Armthorpe Academy's Ofsted rating?
Armthorpe Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Armthorpe Academy?
Armthorpe Academy currently has 684 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Armthorpe Academy take?
Armthorpe Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Armthorpe Academy?
Armthorpe Academy is in Doncaster, DN3 2DA, in the Doncaster local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Armthorpe Academy have a sixth form?
No, Armthorpe Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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