Armthorpe Academy
Mere Lane, Armthorpe, Doncaster, DN3 2DAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Armthorpe Academy is a secondary school in Doncaster for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 136 schools in Doncaster. It ranks 20th of 21 secondary schools in Doncaster. Its latest Ofsted rating is Requires improvement, from an inspection in April 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 April 2024, report published 9 June 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Requires improvement
- Quality of education
- Requires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Requires improvement
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Requires improvement
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 April 2024
Pupils do not achieve as well as they should at this school. This is reflected in the published outcomes that they achieve. Pupils experience a variable quality of education. Many pupils have gaps in their knowledge. The school recognises this and has begun to make changes. Pupils are beginning to benefit from the recent changes to the curriculum. For example, the curriculum now aligns with the trust model. However, more work is required to ensure that pupils benefit from a consistently high-quality education. Many pupils meet the high expectations the school has for their behaviour. However, some do not. Pupils' learning is still too often disrupted by others. On the occasions bullying does occur, the school deals with it effectively. Pupils who attend well achieve better in their examinations. However, for too many pupils, especially the most vulnerable, low attendance is a barrier to their achievement. Recently, leaders have worked to strengthen the opportunities available to pupils to explore their talents and interests. Pupils enjoy the improved range of enrichment activities. These include darts club and languages club. Pupils are proud to represent the school in sporting fixtures. Many pupils, particularly those who are older, recognise their improved experience in school.
What the school should improve
- The curriculum does not support pupils' learning effectively over time. Too many pupils do not recall what they have been taught. The school should review its curriculum and ensure there are opportunities for pupils to know more, remember more and do more.
- The attendance of the most vulnerable pupils is not high enough. This means that they do not benefit from the improving quality of education provided by the school. Leaders should continue their work to improve the attendance of these pupils.
- The significant recent changes made at the school are not yet embedded. This means that pupils still have variance in their experience at school. The school and trust must continue their work to evaluate, modify and embed improvements.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
128 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
695 pupils on roll, with places for 900
Schools near Armthorpe Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungerhill School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 49.2 |
| Outwood Academy Danum | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 42.8 |
| The McAuley Catholic High School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 42.5 |
| Hall Cross Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 47.8 |
| XP East | 3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 36.9 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- CONSILIUM ACADEMIES
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Ms Gill Mills
- Phone
- 01302831582
- Address
- Mere Lane, Armthorpe, Doncaster, DN3 2DA
- Local authority
- Doncaster
- URN
- 138314
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.