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Sir Thomas Wharton Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Sir Thomas Wharton Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Doncaster , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1166 pupils, and a capacity of 1266 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,166

Pupils

1,266

Capacity

92%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2021

Sir Thomas Wharton Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Sir Thomas Wharton Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Doncaster. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 92% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Doncaster before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Sir Thomas Wharton Academy — School Information

Full address
Tait Avenue, Edlington, Doncaster, DN12 1HH
Local authority
Doncaster
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Free school meals
31.6% of pupils
DfE URN
144364

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Frequently Asked Questions — Sir Thomas Wharton Academy

Is Sir Thomas Wharton Academy oversubscribed?

Sir Thomas Wharton Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1266 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Sir Thomas Wharton Academy?

Admission to Sir Thomas Wharton Academy is managed by Doncaster. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Sir Thomas Wharton Academy cover?

Sir Thomas Wharton Academy is a secondary school in Doncaster, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Sir Thomas Wharton Academy?

Sir Thomas Wharton Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.