The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 48.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.9
5.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
54%
12.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
28%
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
78%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
70%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
17%
Based on 138 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 70 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
- 757
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 41.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Doncaster
- Trust
- DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr John Hall (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Gardens Lane, Conisbrough, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN12 3JY
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
Is De Warenne Academy a selective school?
No. De Warenne Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is De Warenne Academy's Ofsted rating?
De Warenne Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend De Warenne Academy?
De Warenne Academy currently has 757 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does De Warenne Academy take?
De Warenne Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is De Warenne Academy?
De Warenne Academy is in Doncaster, DN12 3JY, in the Doncaster local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does De Warenne Academy have a sixth form?
No, De Warenne Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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