Armthorpe Academy, Doncaster

In its own words: "At the Armthorpe Academy, we are committed to fostering an environment that promotes academic excellence, personal growth, and character development. Our dedicated team of educators are passionate about creating meaningful learning experiences that inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I am thrilled to extend a warm and heartfelt welcome to each and every one of you to the Armthorpe Academy. As Principal, it is both an honour and a privilege to lead this exceptional educational institution."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include swimming and debating.

In 2026, pupils at Armthorpe Academy averaged an Attainment 8 score of 42.6, the average grade across their best eight GCSEs. The average state school scored 45.8 in Doncaster and 47 across England.

39% passed English and maths at grade 5 or above, against 49% in Doncaster and 47% in England.

That is up from 39.5 in 2025.

Its most recent Progress 8 score, for 2024, was -0.98: pupils made well below average progress compared with pupils nationally who started secondary school at the same level. Progress 8 was not published for 2026.

Disadvantaged pupils averaged an Attainment 8 of 33.9, against 45.3 for other pupils at the school - a gap of 11.4 points.

Pupils sat GCSEs in 18 subjects; after English and maths, the most popular were Combined Science, Geography and Art and Design.

For September 2026 entry, 123 families put Armthorpe Academy as their first choice and 191 named it as one of their preferences, for 148 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state secondary schools to Armthorpe Academy are Hungerhill School (1 mile, Outstanding, Attainment 8 52.9); Outwood Academy Danum (1.1 miles, Good, Attainment 8 45); Hospital Teaching Service (2.1 miles); and The McAuley Catholic High School (2.2 miles, Good, Attainment 8 41.9).

Armthorpe Academy's 2026 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

Armthorpe Academy is one of 8 schools run by Consilium Academies, an academy trust.

Across the trust's secondary schools, pupils averaged an Attainment 8 score of 39.6 in 2024/25.

Of the 105 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 77% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 45% to a further education college, 6% to an apprenticeship and 4% into work.

In 2026, 100 pupils (14.4%) received SEN support and 13 (1.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.

The nearest railway station is Kirk Sandall Rail Station, about 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Briar Road/Elm Road (adjacent), 70 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Armthorpe Academy stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, Armthorpe Academy issued 252 suspensions, 36.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 5 permanent exclusions.

The primary schools closest to Armthorpe Academy are Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy (0.2 miles), Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy (0.2 miles), Southfield Primary (0.6 miles) and Tranmoor Primary (0.6 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.