Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy
Doncaster, DN3 2DG · Doncaster · primary school
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38th of 88 primary schools in Doncaster we can score, 98 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.2/10 against 3,110 of them, against 5.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 4.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 462 pupils against a stated capacity of 500. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
With 38 places currently available, how does the school manage entry-year availability for new starters? Since the higher standard attainment is 4.0% compared to the national 7%, what specific support is provided to stretch high-achieving pupils? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while managing a pupil population of 462?
What Ofsted said about Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy
Overview
Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report confirms that pupils are safe, enjoy attending, and demonstrate positive behaviour within a “respectful and inclusive school environment.” Leaders have an accurate understanding of the school’s strengths and areas for development, with improvements in attendance already evident.
Strengths
- Early years provide a “positive and nurturing start” with learning activities carefully designed to link to future understanding.
- The school places a “strong emphasis on the teaching of reading,” ensuring pupils develop confidence and fluency through targeted support.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified early and “successfully access the same curriculum as their peers.”
- Character development is promoted through “rich, experiential visits,” including residential trips that build resilience and teamwork.
- Governors are committed to their roles and use their understanding to “support the school to continue to improve.”
Areas to improve
- Processes for checking what pupils have learned are not fully developed across all foundation subjects, meaning teachers do not always precisely address knowledge gaps.
- Behaviour strategies in some lessons are not effectively supporting all pupils to engage, resulting in reduced learning for some.
- Curriculum delivery strategies in a few lessons are not successfully supporting some pupils to understand new concepts.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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