Serlby Park Academy
Doncaster, DN11 8EF · Nottinghamshire · all-through school
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18th of 45 secondary schools in Nottinghamshire 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 — 7.9/10 against 511 of them, against 5.9/10 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 | 58.3 · 79 | 30% | 2.37 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.22 · 33 | 25% | 0.83 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 48.7 · 64 | 10% | 0.64 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Serlby Park Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 45.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.22 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 (7.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 991 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,230. 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 improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8?
What Ofsted said about Serlby Park Academy
Overview
Serlby Park Academy is described as sitting "at the heart of the community" with a vision focused on "changing lives." The report states that most pupils enjoy school, behave well, and feel safe, though it notes that some pupils do not attend as often as they should. The school has maintained improvement despite recent leadership changes, supported by the trust.
Strengths
- Early years provision is praised, with children getting "off to a great start" and growing in confidence through rich learning opportunities.
- There is a "strong focus on making sure that pupils can read well," with structured support for those struggling to decipher unfamiliar words.
- Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes, with "low-level disruption in lessons" being unusual and a "happy hum" observed at lunchtimes.
- The curriculum in key stage 4 has been broadened to include "more vocational and practical subject choices" suited to the school’s context.
- The personal development programme effectively teaches pupils about physical and mental health, fostering respect for diverse backgrounds.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure the recently reviewed curriculum is implemented effectively to secure pupils' knowledge, as some developments have not yet had their desired impact.
- Leaders need to improve communication with parents of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) so they are well-informed about support provided.
- The school must continue work to reduce persistent absence, particularly among disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND, to ensure all pupils attend well.
- Primary and secondary leaders should establish commonly understood policies to create a seamless transition between key stages 2 and 3.
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 | 42.5 |
| 2024/25 | 45.4 |
| 2025/26 | 48.7 |
| 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.
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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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