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Sir Thomas Wharton Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,040 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In September 2021 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Maltby Learning Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Maltby Academy and Wath Academy.)
Particular strengths include Finances, Admissions, Representation and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Destinations, Attendance and Disadvantaged pupils.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2.3 | De Warenne Academy | |
| 2.6 | Astrea Academy Woodfields | |
| 3.5 | Maltby Academy | |
| 3.8 | XP School | |
| 3.8 | XP East | |
| 4.0 | Doncaster UTC | |
| 4.2 | Hall Cross Academy | |
| 4.5 | Ridgewood School | |
| 5.0 | The Laurel Academy | |
| 5.0 | Thrybergh Academy | |
| 5.0 | Rossington All Saints Academy | |
| 5.0 | Don Valley Academy |
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Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is very high.
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is below average, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Attainment: About average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are poor. Progress at 16-18 is above average.
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates are quite high and the incidence of persistent absence is very high.
Destinations: Below average. The proportions of students going on to education, training or work at the ages of 16 and 18 are both quite low. Show details
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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