Sir Thomas Wharton Academy
Academy converterSecondaryAges 11–18MixedSixth form
Tait Avenue, Edlington, Doncaster, DN12 1HH
Headteacher · Mr Matthew McDonald
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Key facts
Pupils1,226Capacity 1,266
OfstedReport cardInspected 17 March 2026
TrustPlace Partnership - a Multi-Academy Trust
Free school meals32.4%
Ofsted
Report card from the inspection on 17 March 2026.
- InclusionStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExceptional
- Sixth formExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
- SafeguardingMet
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Year 7 applications close 31 October 2026
For September 2027. Apply through Doncaster council, not the school. National offer day is 1 March 2027.
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