Outwood Academy Danum
Doncaster, DN2 5QD · Doncaster · secondary school
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10th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.5/10 against 508 of them, against 5.3/10 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 53.2 · 69 | 30% | 2.08 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.17 · 37 | 25% | 0.93 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 45.0 · 44 | 10% | 0.44 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Outwood Academy Danum overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, inspected in June 2024. In 2024/25, 42.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 42.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.17 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,083 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,926. 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
Since the Progress 8 score is below 0, what specific support is offered to pupils who are falling behind in maths? How does the school engage parents in monitoring their child’s progress between formal report dates?
What Ofsted said about Outwood Academy Danum
Overview
Outwood Academy Danum is described as an inclusive school that prepares pupils to be responsible citizens, with a curriculum carefully designed to meet pupil needs and employer expectations. While most pupils behave well and make good progress, the report highlights significant issues regarding attendance and suspensions for some students, which limit their learning opportunities.
Strengths
- The curriculum provides pupils with "the best possible start in life," including new T levels and strong support for sixth-form students.
- Teachers possess "good subject knowledge" and plan lessons that help pupils "remember and build on what they have learned" through retrieval tasks.
- The school offers extensive specialist support, including provisions for deaf pupils and those with SEND, ensuring they are "fully included in mainstream lessons."
- Pupils enjoy a wide range of character-building opportunities, such as the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and clubs, while receiving comprehensive personal development education.
- Leaders have a "clear vision" and "moral purpose," with governors and trustees working effectively to challenge and support school improvement.
Areas to improve
- The school must continue its work to improve attendance, as "too many pupils are persistently absent" and miss valuable lessons.
- Measures are needed to reduce the high number of suspensions, which cause pupils to "miss opportunities to learn."
- The school should ensure significant improvement in the progress made by disadvantaged pupils and those of high prior attainment.
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 | 39.3 |
| 2024/25 | 42.8 |
| 2025/26 | 45.0 |
| 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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