Sir Thomas Wharton Community College
URN: 139301 • Doncaster DN12 1HH
Overview
- Name
- Sir Thomas Wharton Community College
- URN
- 139301
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Serious Weaknesses
- Ranking score
- 41.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Keith Binks (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Tait Avenue, Doncaster DN12 1HH
Summary
Sir Thomas Wharton Community College, located in Doncaster, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 894 students, operating below its capacity of 1,266. As part of the Maltby Learning Trust, the school is committed to providing a high-quality education and was rated 'Good' in its latest OFSTED inspection in September 2021. The college aims to deliver exceptional learning experiences that prepare students for success in a competitive world.
The curriculum at Sir Thomas Wharton Academy is designed to be knowledge-rich and inclusive, ensuring that all students are supported in their academic pursuits. The school emphasizes the importance of character development, encouraging students to cultivate skills that contribute to their growth as responsible citizens. Traditional values such as courtesy and politeness are promoted throughout the school environment.
To support staff development, the academy offers a comprehensive Professional Learning Development (PLD) programme, enabling educators to enhance their teaching practices continually. This commitment to professional growth, alongside a focus on collaborative relationships within the community, underscores the school's dedication to fostering a positive and ambitious learning atmosphere for all students.
The curriculum at Sir Thomas Wharton Academy is designed to be knowledge-rich and inclusive, ensuring that all students are supported in their academic pursuits. The school emphasizes the importance of character development, encouraging students to cultivate skills that contribute to their growth as responsible citizens. Traditional values such as courtesy and politeness are promoted throughout the school environment.
To support staff development, the academy offers a comprehensive Professional Learning Development (PLD) programme, enabling educators to enhance their teaching practices continually. This commitment to professional growth, alongside a focus on collaborative relationships within the community, underscores the school's dedication to fostering a positive and ambitious learning atmosphere for all students.
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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 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1266
- Pupils
- 894
- Boys
- 440
- Girls
- 455
- FSM %
- 13.60
- Open date
- 2013-02-01
- Close date
- 2017-03-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2015-01-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 894 | 440 | 455 | 1266 | 13.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 894 | 440 | 455 | 1266 | 13.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 894 | 440 | 455 | 1266 | 13.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 894 | 440 | 455 | 1266 | 13.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 894 | 440 | 455 | 1266 | 13.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 894 | 440 | 455 | 1266 | 13.60 |
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