Sir Thomas Wharton Academy
School Name: Sir Thomas Wharton Academy Address: Tait Avenue, Edlington Town/City: DONCASTER County: SOUTH YORKSHIRE Postcode: DN12 1HH Telephone Number: 01709 864100 Website: https://www.stwcc.co.uk/
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
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%
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
DfE Record: View record
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- 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.