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 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 646 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.72%
Girls: 46.28% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 28.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 59 | 60 | 119 |
| 8 | 89 | 70 | 159 |
| 9 | 69 | 60 | 129 |
| 10 | 74 | 58 | 132 |
| 11 | 56 | 51 | 107 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 78.8% |
| White, Other | 6.3% |
| African | 3.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-06-10 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-17 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2019-01-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2018-01-19 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2016-10-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-11-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-05-08 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2014-01-21 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-10-02 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-05-22 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-02-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-08-10 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as The Armthorpe School | ||
| 2011-05-12 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2009-09-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-01-13 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2007-05-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-07-04 | Inspection | Inspection |
| 2004-05-13 | Inspection | Inspection |
| 2011-05-12 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2009-09-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-01-13 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2007-05-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-07-04 | Inspection | Inspection |
| 2004-05-13 | Inspection | Inspection |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 37.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.98 | Unlock | Unlock |
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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UnlockProgress 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Name | Distance |
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Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy
Mere Lane, Armthorpe, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 2DB |
0.19 miles |
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Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy
Mere Lane, Armthorpe, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 2DG |
0.2 miles |
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Southfield Primary
Tranmoor Lane, Armthorpe, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 3BN |
0.56 miles |
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Tranmoor Primary
Tranmoor Lane, Armthorpe, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 3DB |
0.62 miles |
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Edenthorpe Hall Primary Academy
The Drive, Edenthorpe, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 2LS |
0.85 miles |
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Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy
Church Balk, Edenthorpe, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 2PP |
1.22 miles |
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Kirk Sandall Infant School
Queen Mary Crescent, Kirk Sandall, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 1JT |
1.39 miles |
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Kirk Sandall Junior School
Magnolia Close, Kirk Sandall, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 1JG |
1.39 miles |
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Plover Primary School
Coniston Road, Intake, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 6JL |
1.53 miles |
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Sandringham Primary School
Sandringham Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 5LS |
1.59 miles |
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School
Sandringham Road, Intake, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 5JG |
1.7 miles |
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Kingfisher Primary Academy
Coventry Grove, Wheatley, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 4PY |
1.78 miles |
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Intake Primary Academy
Sidney Road, Intake, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 6EW |
1.96 miles |
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Hawthorn Primary School
Elmham Road, Cantley, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 6LQ |
2.06 miles |
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Park Primary School
Monmouth Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 4JP |
2.11 miles |
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Branton St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary School
Valley Drive, Branton, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 3NB |
2.28 miles |
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Dunsville Primary School
Broadway, Dunsville, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN7 4HX |
2.52 miles |
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Bessacarr Primary
Ellers Avenue, Bessacarr, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 7DT |
2.53 miles |
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Barnby Dun Primary Academy
Church Road, Barnby Dun, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 1BG |
2.63 miles |
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Town Field Primary School
Thorne Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 2JS |
2.7 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Hungerhill School
Hungerhill Lane, Edenthorpe, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 2JY |
0.97 miles |
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Outwood Academy Danum
Armthorpe Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 5QD |
1.05 miles |
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Heatherwood School
Leger Way, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 6HQ |
1.17 miles |
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Bader Special Academy
Chappell Avenue, Edenthorpe, Doncaster, DN3 2EW |
1.23 miles |
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Hospital Teaching Service
Level 1 the Children's Hospital, Doncaster, DN2 5LT |
2.13 miles |
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The McAuley Catholic High School
Cantley Lane, Cantley, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 3QF |
2.2 miles |
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Doncaster School for the Deaf
Leger Way, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 6AY |
2.47 miles |
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Hall Cross Academy
Thorne Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 2HY |
2.92 miles |
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XP East
Middle Bank, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 5NG |
3.04 miles |
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DN Colleges Group
Chappell Drive, Doncaster, DN1 2RF |
3.12 miles |
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XP School
Middle Bank, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 5NG |
3.13 miles |
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Ash Hill Academy
Ash Hill, Hatfield, Ash Hill Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN7 6JH |
3.16 miles |
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Coppice School
Ash Hill Road, Hatfield, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN7 6JH |
3.22 miles |
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Doncaster UTC
College Road, Doncaster, DN1 3BF |
3.31 miles |
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North Bridge Enterprise College
Eco Power Stadium (East Stand), Stadium Way, Doncaster, DN4 5JW |
3.57 miles |
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Harrison College
Barclay Court, Doncaster, DN4 5HZ |
3.57 miles |
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New College Doncaster
Hurst Lane, Auckley, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN9 3HG |
3.6 miles |
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The Hayfield School
Hurst Lane, Auckley, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN9 3HG |
3.6 miles |
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Hill House School
SIXTH AVENUE, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, DN9 3GG |
4.12 miles |
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Astrea Academy Woodfields
Weston Road, Doncaster, DN4 8ND |
4.37 miles |