South Axholme Academy

About South Axholme Academy

South Axholme Academy is an academy converter in Doncaster, North Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 914 pupils on roll. It is part of ISLE EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 January 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.9 (2025/26). 18.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

North Lincolnshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

914 / 1,165 (78%)

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

18 January 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Burnham Road, Doncaster, North Lincolnshire, DN9 1BY

Phone

01427872121

Principal

Stephanie Hamilton

Website

http://www.southaxholmeacademy.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is South Axholme Academy?

South Axholme Academy is an academy converter in Doncaster, North Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does South Axholme Academy have?

South Axholme Academy has 914 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is South Axholme Academy's Ofsted rating?

South Axholme Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 January 2023).

How does South Axholme Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at South Axholme Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.9 in 2025/26.

Is South Axholme Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — South Axholme Academy is part of ISLE EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is South Axholme Academy?

South Axholme Academy is located at Burnham Road, Doncaster, North Lincolnshire, DN9 1BY.