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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Trust Statutory Governance (governance)
- Academy Statutory Information & Policies (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Send Us a Message & Contacts (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Hungerhill School (69.4)
- South Axholme Academy (68.5)
- The Hayfield School (67.3)
- Hall Cross Academy (65.8)
- Ridgewood School (64.6)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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