De Warenne Academy, Doncaster
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
De Warenne Academy excels at supporting pupils who face barriers to learning, particularly disadvantaged pupils and those with special needs. Teachers have excellent subject knowledge and lessons are carefully designed so that every child can succeed. The school has strong relationships with families and removes obstacles so that all pupils can access enrichment activities and thrive.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND, with barriers to learning removed swiftly and effectively
- Consistently high achievement, with disadvantaged pupils achieving well above their peers in national tests and examinations
- Strong attendance and behaviour, with persistent absence rates and suspensions falling markedly
- Broad, ambitious curriculum with excellent teaching that ensures all pupils progress very well
- Exemplary leadership and governance that makes astute, well-informed decisions in pupils' best interests
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met, with leaders fulfilling their responsibilities and creating an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Extra curricular clubs, trips and visits, careers fayre, community work, charity fundraising, Ambition Programme, De Warenne Dozen, study skills sessions
De Warenne Academy is a high-performing school with exceptional inclusion practice and strong achievement across all areas. Leaders have created a culture where disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND thrive and reach their full potential.
At a Glance
42.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
25.9
Avg class size
28
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
102%
Over capacity
762 pupils
750 capacity
12 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Doncaster
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Doncaster
Admissions Demand - Doncaster
Places available
3,878
Applications
3,298
Got 1st preference
89.8%
Got preferred school
97.6%
Secondary admissions across Doncaster (2025/26)
Inspection History(21)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
9.31949%
Overall absence
27.41117%
Persistent absence
788
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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