Outwood Academy Danum is a secondary school in Doncaster, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Outwood Academy Danum currently has around 1157 pupils on roll, which is about 60% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.1% boys and 50.9% girls. Around 38.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 12.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 35.9%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 10 pupils.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 48.2%. other white pupils make up about 16.7%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 92% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (82%) , including 37% who stay in school sixth forms and 42% progressing to further education , while 5% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Armthorpe Road, Doncaster, DN2 5QD
Website: www.danum.outwood.com
Telephone: 01302831385
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Doncaster
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Amanda Crane
Religious character: None
Admissions policy:
Unique reference: 143938

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 08/05/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1926
Number of Pupils: 1157
Number of Boys: 568
Number of Girls: 589

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 12.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 35.9% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British48.20%558
Other White16.70%193
Unclassified9.10%105
Other Asian5.10%59
Pakistani4.20%49
African4.10%48
Other (any other ethnic group)3.70%43
Indian2.00%23
White and Asian1.90%22
Other Mixed1.30%15
White and Black African1.20%14
White and Black Caribbean0.70%8
Chinese0.60%7
Gypsy/Roma0.40%5
Other Black0.30%4
Irish0.30%3
Bangladeshi0.10%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Average (-0.06)
Of the 161 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 137 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-0.06
Town average
-0.08
Local authority average
-0.21
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
29%
Town average
27%
Local authority average
27%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
42%
Town average
42%
Local authority average
40%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
42.9
Town average
44.5
Local authority average
43.3
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
3.7
Town average
3.7
Local authority average
3.7
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
92%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Plover Primary School
Coniston Road , Intake DN2 6JL
- not rated 890 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Plover Primary School
Coniston Road , Intake DN2 6JL
- not rated 890 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Sandringham Primary School
Sandringham Road , DN2 5LS
- not rated 994 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Sandringham Primary School
Sandringham Road , DN2 5LS
3out of 4 994 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School
Sandringham Road , Intake DN2 5JG
- not rated 1,168 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Curlew Middle School
Barnby Dun Road , Clay Lane DN2 4RG
- not rated 1,964 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Outwood Academy Danum
Armthorpe Road , DN2 5QD
3out of 4 0 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Danum School Technology College
Armthorpe Road , DN2 5QD
- not rated 0 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Outwood Academy Danum
Armthorpe Road , DN2 5QD
- not rated 0 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Armthorpe School
Mere Lane , Armthorpe DN3 2DA
- not rated 1,846 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Armthorpe Academy
Mere Lane , Armthorpe DN3 2DA
2out of 4 1,846 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wheatley Hills Middle School
Leger Way , DN2 5RW
- not rated 967 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Intake Middle School
Coniston Road , DN2 6JL
- not rated 968 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wilby Carr Middle School
Aldesworth Road , Cantley DN4 6LD
- not rated 2,346 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wheatley Middle School
Beckett Road , DN2 4AL
- not rated 2,725 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Carr House Middle School
Danum Road , DN4 5HF
- not rated 2,939 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Heatherwood School
Leger Way , DN2 6HQ
- not rated 225 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Sandall Wood School
Leger Way , DN2 6HQ
- not rated 225 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Heatherwood School
Leger Way , DN2 6HQ
4out of 4 225 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
Hospital Teaching Service
Level 1 the Children's Hospital , Royal Infirmary DN2 5LT
- not rated 1,922 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Long Sandall Centre
Barnby Dun Road , Clay Lane DN2 4RG
- not rated 1,964 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.