The short version
Average GCSE results. 75% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.9
3.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
49%
7.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
30%
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
79%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
71%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
13%
Based on 141 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 64 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 820
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 42.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Doncaster
- Trust
- DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Mathew Hicks (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
March 2020 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2014 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Monitoring visit
October 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Location
Ash Hill, Ash Hill Road, DONCASTER, South Yorkshire, DN7 6JH
Town setting
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Hatfield Woodhouse Primary School
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Questions parents ask
Is Ash Hill Academy a selective school?
No. Ash Hill Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ash Hill Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ash Hill Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ash Hill Academy?
Ash Hill Academy currently has 820 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ash Hill Academy take?
Ash Hill Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ash Hill Academy?
Ash Hill Academy is in DONCASTER, DN7 6JH, in the Doncaster local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ash Hill Academy have a sixth form?
No, Ash Hill Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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