Sir Thomas Wharton Academy
URN: 144364 • Doncaster DN12 1HH
Overview
- Name
- Sir Thomas Wharton Academy
- URN
- 144364
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- MALTBY LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Matthew McDonald (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01709864100
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Tait Avenue, Doncaster DN12 1HH
Summary
Sir Thomas Wharton Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Doncaster, serving approximately 1,166 students. As an academy converter under the Maltby Learning Trust, the school aims to provide exceptional educational experiences and has been rated 'Good' by Ofsted in its latest inspection in September 2021. The academy is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every student is valued and encouraged to achieve their full potential.
The school's vision focuses on delivering a knowledge-rich curriculum that promotes both academic success and personal development. Sir Thomas Wharton Academy prioritises the cultivation of character and essential life skills, alongside traditional values such as courtesy and respect. The academy employs a dedicated staff who engage in continuous professional development to enhance their teaching practices and ensure high standards of education.
In addition to its academic offerings, the academy is deeply rooted in the local community of Edlington, striving to create positive relationships and support systems for students and their families. This commitment to community engagement complements the school's ethos of nurturing responsible citizens who are prepared for future challenges.
The school's vision focuses on delivering a knowledge-rich curriculum that promotes both academic success and personal development. Sir Thomas Wharton Academy prioritises the cultivation of character and essential life skills, alongside traditional values such as courtesy and respect. The academy employs a dedicated staff who engage in continuous professional development to enhance their teaching practices and ensure high standards of education.
In addition to its academic offerings, the academy is deeply rooted in the local community of Edlington, striving to create positive relationships and support systems for students and their families. This commitment to community engagement complements the school's ethos of nurturing responsible citizens who are prepared for future challenges.
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- LOCAL GOVERNANCE (governance)
- SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND DISABILITIES (SEND) (sen)
- NEWS AND EVENTS (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- ADMISSIONS ARRANGEMENTS (other)
- TERM DATES (other)
- POLICIES AND STATUTORY DOCUMENTS (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Check term dates (other)
- SEE OUR PROSPECTUS (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 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- MALTBY LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 1266
- Pupils
- 1166
- Boys
- 585
- Girls
- 581
- FSM %
- 31.60
- Open date
- 2017-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-09-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1166 | 585 | 581 | 1266 | 31.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1101 | 540 | 561 | 1266 | 30.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1040 | 507 | 533 | 1266 | 27.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1040 | 507 | 533 | 1266 | 27.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1026 | 481 | 545 | 1266 | 23.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 966 | 463 | 503 | 1266 | 19.50 |
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