Don Valley Academy

URN: 137472 • Doncaster DN5 9DD

Overview

Name
Don Valley Academy
URN
137472
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
50.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Robert Burton (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
01302651035
Website
Visit
Address
Jossey Lane, Doncaster DN5 9DD

Summary

Don Valley Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Doncaster, with a current enrolment of 1,101 students and a capacity for 1,499. Operated as an academy converter under the Delta Academies Trust, the school aims to foster a supportive and collaborative environment, encapsulated in its mission statement: "Changing Lives Through Belief and Collaboration by Being Kind and the Best Learners." The academy prioritises academic and personal development, ensuring that every child receives the necessary support to thrive.

The curriculum at Don Valley Academy is designed to provide a comprehensive educational experience, with a focus on both academic achievement and personal growth. The school implements various teaching techniques and collaborative learning strategies to engage students effectively. Additionally, the academy has a strong commitment to inclusivity, with policies in place to support students with special educational needs and disabilities.

Community involvement is also a key aspect of Don Valley Academy, as it encourages parental engagement and participation in school events. The academy regularly updates parents through newsletters and notices, fostering a strong partnership between the school and families. For more information, parents can visit the academy's website.

Key details

LA
Doncaster
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1499
Pupils
1101
Boys
548
Girls
553
FSM %
39.20
Open date
2011-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-04-03
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
South Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1101 548 553 1499 39.20
2024-09-11 1099 552 547 1499 36.10
2023-09-11 1086 526 560 1499 32.30
2022-09-11 1086 526 560 1499 32.30
2021-09-11 1071 504 567 1499 29.80
2020-09-11 1048 488 560 1499 26.40

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