Campsmount Academy, Doncaster

In its own words: "Campsmount Academy is part of Leger Education Trust . We are committed to providing a high quality education for students, regardless of ability, and we offer a wide range of learning experiences that will inspire, engage and motivate all learners, leading to success and achievement."

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is my pleasure to extend a very warm welcome to Campsmount Academy, a school where every individual is valued, supported and encouraged to thrive. I feel incredibly proud and privileged to be Headteacher of our vibrant and inclusive school community."

In 2026, pupils at Campsmount Academy averaged an Attainment 8 score of 38.9, the average grade across their best eight GCSEs. The average state school scored 45.8 in Doncaster and 47 across England.

34% passed English and maths at grade 5 or above, against 49% in Doncaster and 47% in England.

That is down from 41.5 in 2025.

Its most recent Progress 8 score, for 2024, was -0.22: pupils made 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 28.6, against 44.1 for other pupils at the school - a gap of 15.5 points.

Pupils sat GCSEs in 25 subjects; after English and maths, the most popular were Combined Science, History and Art and Design.

For September 2026 entry, 148 families put Campsmount Academy as their first choice and 192 named it as one of their preferences, for 154 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 Campsmount Academy are Outwood Academy Adwick (4 miles, Good, Attainment 8 43.6); and Minsthorpe Community College (4.6 miles, Good, Attainment 8 44.7).

Each of them had higher 2026 results than Campsmount Academy.

Campsmount Academy is one of 8 schools run by Leger Education Trust, an academy trust.

Of the 161 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 81% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 47% to a further education college, 6% to an apprenticeship and 1% into work.

Of the 28 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 46% went on to university or other higher education, 14% to apprenticeships and 25% into work. 5% went to one of the most selective third of universities.

34.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 4.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

Campsmount Academy has a resourced provision and a SEN unit for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, visual impairment, other difficulties or disabilities, hearing impairment, speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, physical disability and moderate learning difficulties.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Campsmount Academy.

3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ryecroft Road/Campsmount Academy (at), 170 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 29 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Doncaster (131).

In 2024/25, Campsmount Academy issued 383 suspensions, 51.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The primary schools closest to Campsmount Academy are Norton Junior School (0.5 miles), Norton Infant School (0.5 miles), Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy (1.4 miles) and Spa Academy Askern (1.6 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.