The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.0
4.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
55%
13.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
57%
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
85%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
12%
Based on 178 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% 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, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 68 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,101
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 39.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Doncaster
- Trust
- DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Robert Burton (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
April 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
April 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Jossey Lane, Scawthorpe, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 9DD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmScawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy
Primary · 629m away
Rosedale Primary School
Primary · 685m away
Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School
Primary · 882m away
Stone Hill School
Special school · 1.1km away
Ridgewood School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Anchorage School
Special school · 1.2km away
Scawsby Junior Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Don Valley Academy a selective school?
No. Don Valley Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Don Valley Academy's Ofsted rating?
Don Valley Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Don Valley Academy?
Don Valley Academy currently has 1,101 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Don Valley Academy take?
Don Valley Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Don Valley Academy?
Don Valley Academy is in Doncaster, DN5 9DD, in the Doncaster local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Don Valley Academy have a sixth form?
No, Don Valley Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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