Sir Thomas Wharton Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Sir Thomas Wharton Academy
Address: Tait Avenue, Edlington
Town/City: DONCASTER
County: SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode: DN12 1HH
Telephone Number: 01709 864100
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2017
Trust: Maltby Learning Trust
Sponsor: Maltby Learning Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Matthew McDonald
Capacity: 1266
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1226 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 32.4%

Location and administration

URN: 144364
DfE Number: 371/4008
UKPRN: 10062841
UPRN: 10006627025
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Doncaster (E08000017)
Constituency: Rawmarsh and Conisbrough (E14001436)
Electoral Ward: Edlington & Warmsworth (E05010735)

Easting & Northing: 454136E, 397738N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 28' 27.24" N 1° 11' 8.56" W
Plus Code: 9C5WFRF7+MP

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Andrew Battle - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 7 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 May 2027.
  • Mrs Lisa Coe - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 February 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 10 February 2026.
  • Mrs Sadie Griffin - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 23 September 2024. Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Sian Guttridge - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 November 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 14 November 2025.
  • Mr Ryan Kidd - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 September 2028.
  • Miss Jessica Margaret Leech - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 June 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 September 2025.
  • Mr Matthew McDonald - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 7 December 2028.
  • Ms Gail Stonier - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 October 2027.
  • Mr Michael James Swann - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 December 2028.
  • Mr Craig Taylor - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 October 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 16 October 2028.
  • Miss Lucy Turner - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 13 April 2026.
  • Mr Lee Wild - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 December 2027.
  • Miss Emma Wood - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 December 2029.