South Axholme Academy, Doncaster
South Axholme Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Doncaster, part of Isle Education Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2023. Its 2026 GCSE results were the 9th-highest of the 21 schools in Doncaster with published results, and 1,309th of 3,298 across England. It was 95% full in 2025.
- GCSE results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
- Progress (2024)
- Above average
Year 7 applications for September 2027 close in 4 days
Deadline Saturday 31 October 2026. Apply to North Lincolnshire (the council where you live). Offers on 1 March.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
South Axholme Academy in detail
South Axholme Academy in its own words
In its own words: "Everything we do at South Axholme Academy is built around our commitment to Expecting Excellence . More than a motto, it is the foundation of our culture and the standard we strive for in every aspect of academy life. At the heart of this commitment is the SAX Mindset : being Ready, Resilient and Respectful ."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include STEM and Duke of Edinburgh.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2026, pupils at South Axholme Academy averaged an Attainment 8 score of 47.9, the average grade across their best eight GCSEs. The average state school scored 44.7 in North Lincolnshire and 47 across England.
51% passed English and maths at grade 5 or above, against 46% in North Lincolnshire and 47% in England.
That is down from 53.2 in 2025.
Its most recent Progress 8 score, for 2024, was 0.21: pupils made above 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 40, against 50 for other pupils at the school - a gap of 10 points.
Pupils sat GCSEs in 23 subjects; after English and maths, the most popular were Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
Getting a place at South Axholme Academy
For September 2026 entry, 182 families put South Axholme Academy as their first choice and 253 named it as one of their preferences, for 186 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at South Axholme Academy
The trust
South Axholme Academy is one of 6 schools run by Isle Education Trust, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 187 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 87% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 32% to a further education college, 6% to an apprenticeship and 2% into work.
Of the 16 students who left the sixth form in 2022/23, 56% went on to university or other higher education, 6% to apprenticeships and 25% into work. 31% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Who goes there
1.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of South Axholme Academy.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is South Axholme School (in), 70 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, South Axholme Academy issued 137 suspensions, 15 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its January 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Personal development, Leadership & management, Sixth form.
About
South Axholme Academy is an academy school in Epworth, in the Isle of Axholme area of North Lincolnshire, England.
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At a Glance
18.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
Academic year 2025/26GCSE Results
2025/26 academic year
Progress 8 has declined from 0.42 to 0.21 (2023 to 2024). Attainment 8 has declined from 51.3 to 47.9 (2023 to 2026). GCSE English & Maths 5+ has remained stable at around 51% (2023 to 2026).
Performance by Group
| Group | Progress 8 | Attainment 8 | Eng+Maths 5+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| All pupils | - | 47.9 | 50.5% |
| Disadvantaged(38) | - | 40.0 | 26.3% |
| Not known to be disadvantaged(146) | - | 50.0 | 56.8% |
| Boys(106) | - | 45.8 | 48.1% |
| Girls(78) | - | 50.8 | 53.8% |
Show more breakdowns (1)
| Non mobile(181) | - | 48.2 | 50.8% |
2025/26 academic year - DfE performance tables data
GCSE Subjects Offered
+ 3 more subjects
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
After GCSEs - Leaver Destinations
After GCSEs (Year 11) - 187 students
2023/24 data
Exclusions & Suspensions
0
Permanent exclusions
0.00%
Exclusion rate
137
Suspensions
14.99%
Suspension rate
76 pupils received one or more suspensions out of 914 pupils
2024/25 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby secondary school
Latest from South Axholme Academy
Year 11 Prom 2027
29 Sep 2026
GCSE Results 2026
20 Aug 2026
Open Evening for Admission September 2027
22 Jun 2026
Careers Update
19 May 2026
Senior Student Leadership Team 2026 - 2027
14 May 2026
Year 9 Football Success
7 May 2026
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. South Axholme Academy is in North Lincolnshire; for families living there:
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 6
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 6 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in North Lincolnshire is 7.5 (the median across 94 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
917 pupils
965 places
48 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Doncaster
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Doncaster
Across North Lincolnshire council
Places available
2,201
Applications
1,717
Got 1st preference
96.2%
Got preferred school
98.8%
All secondary applications across North Lincolnshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
123
SEN Support
29
EHC Plans
16.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
910
Total Pupils
472
Boys
438
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
54
Teachers
16.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,028
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,614
Per pupil
£6373k
Total funding
£169k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.5%
Overall absence
16.0%
Persistent absence
943
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
South Axholme Academy
Questions parents ask about South Axholme Academy
What are GCSE results like at South Axholme Academy?
In the 2026 results, pupils at South Axholme Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.9. 51% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is South Axholme Academy's Ofsted rating?
South Axholme Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2023.
What is the catchment area for South Axholme Academy?
No fixed boundary. When South Axholme Academy is oversubscribed, North Lincolnshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at South Axholme Academy?
South Axholme Academy was close to full in 2025, at 95% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at South Axholme Academy?
Classes at South Axholme Academy average 24.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to South Axholme Academy?
South Axholme Academy has around 910 pupils on roll. 18% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at South Axholme Academy?
6.5% of sessions were missed at South Axholme Academy in 2024/25. 16% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to South Axholme Academy?
Apply through North Lincolnshire's coordinated admissions process, naming South Axholme Academy on your application. Applications for Year 7 places starting in September 2027 close on Saturday 31 October 2026, and offers are made on Monday 1 March 2027.
How many road collisions happen near South Axholme Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 6 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in North Lincolnshire is 7.5 (the median across 94 schools, same distance and years).
Where is South Axholme Academy?
South Axholme Academy is at Burnham Road, Epworth, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN9 1BY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)