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Sir Thomas Wharton Academy

Tait Avenue, Doncaster, DN12 1HH
Part of: MALTBY LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Sir Thomas Wharton Academy
Doncaster, DN12 1HH
1,166 Pupils
1,266 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
31.60% FSM %
585 Boys
581 Girls
About Sir Thomas Wharton Academy

Sir Thomas Wharton Academy is a Secondary Academies serving Doncaster and the surrounding area in Doncaster. The school for pupils aged 11–18 is part of the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

It has 1,166 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,266. Current headteacher: Matthew McDonald.

Information on Sir Thomas Wharton Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Doncaster
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Doncaster
Parliamentary Constituency Rawmarsh and Conisbrough
Ward Edlington & Warmsworth
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor MALTBY LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-04-2017
UKPRN 10062841
URN 144364
Data Last Updated 21-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Andrew Battle Chair of Local Governing Body 07/05/2023 06/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sadie Griffin Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 23/09/2024 31/08/2025 N/A
Mrs Kirsty Parker Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/10/2025 — N/A
Mrs Jayne Chetwynd Local Governor 25/05/2021 24/05/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lisa Coe Local Governor 11/02/2022 10/02/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Sian Guttridge Local Governor 15/11/2021 14/11/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Ryan Kidd Local Governor 03/09/2024 02/09/2028 Elected by parents
Miss Jessica Leech Local Governor 19/06/2022 18/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Matthew McDonald Local Governor 08/12/2024 07/12/2028 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Gail Stonier Local Governor 02/10/2023 01/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Michael Swann Local Governor 08/12/2024 07/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Craig Taylor Local Governor 17/10/2024 16/10/2028 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
Hill Top Academy
0.76 km • Doncaster
Other
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington
1.07 km • Doncaster
Other
Edlington Victoria Academy
1.57 km • Doncaster
Other
Warmsworth Primary School
2.81 km • Doncaster
Other
Wadworth Primary School
3.15 km • Doncaster
Other
The Mallard Academy
3.15 km • Doncaster
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Sir Thomas Wharton Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Doncaster, Doncaster.
Sir Thomas Wharton Academy has 1,166 pupils, with a capacity of 1,266.
Sir Thomas Wharton Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The Headteacher at Sir Thomas Wharton Academy is Mr Matthew McDonald.
Sir Thomas Wharton Academy is at Tait Avenue, Edlington, Doncaster, DN12 1HH, in the Doncaster local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Sir Thomas Wharton Academy: Has a sixth form.
Sir Thomas Wharton Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Matthew McDonald
Tait Avenue, Edlington, Doncaster, DN12 1HH
01709864100
www.stwcc.co.uk/
Location
DN12 1HH  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 144364
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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