Armthorpe Academy
Doncaster, DN3 2DA · Doncaster · secondary school
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19th of 20 secondary schools in Doncaster we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 839 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.7/10 among them, against 2.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 5 | 35% | 0.19 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 39.2 · 35 | 30% | 1.06 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.98 · 3 | 25% | 0.08 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 42.6 · 32 | 10% | 0.32 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Armthorpe Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 28.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 39.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 stood at -0.98 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally starting from the same place. Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.4 out of 10 among them, against 1.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in daily debate, athletics, and skiing, including a trip to Pila, Italy.
Getting in
The published school roll is 695 pupils against a stated capacity of 900. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific actions are being taken to address the "Requires improvement" rating? How does the daily debate club integrate into the wider curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Armthorpe Academy
Overview
The report states that pupils "do not achieve as well as they should" and experience a "variable quality of education" with "gaps in their knowledge." While recent changes to the curriculum and high expectations for behaviour are beginning to have a positive impact, the report concludes that "more work is required" to ensure consistently high-quality education and that significant improvements are not yet fully embedded.
Strengths
- Personal development is rated "Good," with pupils enjoying an "improved range of enrichment activities" and demonstrating respect for others.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) benefit from effective support, including adapted visual presentations and tailored nurture provision.
- The school has introduced an "ambitious curriculum" aligned with the trust model, helping younger pupils make links in their knowledge.
- Safeguarding arrangements are described as "effective," with an open culture that puts pupils’ interests first.
- Leaders have raised expectations for behaviour, and many pupils have responded positively to these increased standards.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum must be reviewed to ensure pupils "know more, remember more and do more," as too many do not recall previous learning.
- Leaders must continue work to improve the attendance of the "most vulnerable pupils," which remains too low.
- The school and trust must evaluate, modify, and embed recent changes to reduce variance in pupils’ experiences.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 37.5 |
| 2024/25 | 39.5 |
| 2025/26 | 42.6 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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