St Wilfrid's Academy, Doncaster is an alternative provision free school in Doncaster for children and young people aged 5 to 19.
- Ages 5–19
- 8 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision free school
- Ages
- 5 to 19
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 8 (places for 125)
- Headteacher
- Mr Dirk Pittard (Head of Academy)
- Part of
- Delta Academies Trust
- Opened
- 1 September 2014
- Free school meals
- 50% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Doncaster
- School reference (URN)
- 141141
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Doncaster council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, December 2019; improved significantly (June 2025)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in December 2019.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: Improved significantly (ungraded inspection, June 2025).
Contact and getting there
St Wilfrid's Road, Doncaster, DN4 6AH
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Waterside School Independent · Ages 11–17 · Ofsted: Good 1.5 miles
- Yorkshire Rose College Independent · Ages 16–25 1.6 miles
- Doncaster School for Deaf Children Special school · Ages 4–19 · Ofsted: Good 1.6 miles
By need in Doncaster: SEMH (5) · Hearing (5) · Speech and language (4) · Severe learning (3) · Autism (2) · Moderate learning (2) · Dyslexia and SpLD (2)
Questions about St Wilfrid's Academy, Doncaster
How do I get a place at St Wilfrid's Academy, Doncaster?
Places at St Wilfrid's Academy, Doncaster are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Doncaster council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does St Wilfrid's Academy, Doncaster take?
Aged 5 to 19, boys and girls.
What is St Wilfrid's Academy, Doncaster’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in June 2025 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is St Wilfrid's Academy, Doncaster?
St Wilfrid's Road, Doncaster, DN4 6AH, in Doncaster.
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