Armthorpe Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Mere Lane Armthorpe Doncaster South Yorkshire DN3 2DA |
| Phone | 01302831582 |
| Reference Number | 138314 |
Armthorpe Academy is currently rated as 'requires improvement' overall, reflecting ongoing challenges in the quality of education, behaviour, and leadership. Although the school implements an ambitious curriculum, many pupils are not achieving to their full potential due to persistent gaps in knowledge and inconsistent educational experiences. The recent focus on elevating educational standards has resulted in some positive changes, particularly for younger students, but there remains a lack of thorough reinforcement of previous learning. Furthermore, attendance, particularly among the most vulnerable pupils, continues to hinder overall achievement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 684 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.22%
Girls: 46.78% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 28.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 18.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 83 | 71 | 154 |
| 8 | 61 | 63 | 124 |
| 9 | 81 | 64 | 145 |
| 10 | 66 | 65 | 131 |
| 11 | 73 | 57 | 130 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 72.8% |
| White, Other | 7.7% |
| African | 4.2% |
| Asian, Other | 1.8% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.5% |
| Unclassified | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 17 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2024 | School inspection: |
| 08 Jan 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Jan 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Oct 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Nov 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 08 May 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 21 Jan 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 02 Oct 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 22 May 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 26 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Aug 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 12 May 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| Previously as The Armthorpe School | |
| 12 May 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 Sep 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Sep 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jan 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 13 Jan 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 16 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 16 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jul 2005 | Inspection |
| 04 Jul 2005 | Inspection |
| 13 May 2004 | Inspection |
| 13 May 2004 | Inspection |
Strengths
- The school has high expectations for pupil behaviour.
- Improvements to the curriculum are starting to benefit younger pupils.
- Pupils enjoy a diverse range of enrichment activities.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Strong response to raising expectations for behaviour.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent quality of education across year groups.
- Variable recall of previously taught knowledge by pupils.
- Low attendance rates especially among vulnerable pupils.
- Recent changes are not yet fully embedded.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 39.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 28.9% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 45.3% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 41 | 11 |
| Third Preference | 24 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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