DON VALLEY SCHOOL AND PERFORMING ARTS COLLEGE in South Yorkshire, Doncaster

Education Centre Information: Don Valley School and Performing Arts College:

Establishment Type:Foundation School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Doncaster
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 31/08/2011
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: None
Total Pupils: 1328
Number of boys: 686
Number of girls: 642
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Don Valley is on the northern outskirts of Doncaster serving the areas of Scawthorpe and Bentley. The school is on 'an attractive and a well-maintained site' with 'ample accomodation for around 1,600 pupils'. Currently the school is over-subscribed in years 7, 8 and 9. Buildings include a purpose-built adimistration block and 'extensive' information technology facilities. Extra-curricular activities play an important part in the school; 'no school is complete without a wide range of activities on offer that will extend the experiences of students'. Some of the activities occur at lunchtimes, others after school or at weekends and include drama, music, model making, the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and a range of sports including rugby, soccer, hockey, netball, athletics and basketball. 'The school is dedicated to raising achievement'.

Address:

Address: Jossey Lane

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Postcode: DN5 9DD
South Yorkshire, Doncaster.
Telephone: 01302 781528

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