Castle Academy
Doncaster, DN12 3DW · Doncaster · primary school
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25th 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 — 8.4/10 against 1,656 of them, against 7.0/10 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Castle Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 9.0% achieved this, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 143 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting expected standards in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school engage parents in their child’s learning journey?
What Ofsted said about Castle Academy
Overview
Castle Academy is described as a "very happy place to learn" where leaders have established "influential values" of scholarship, aspiration, and empathy. The school fosters a "highly inclusive school culture" where pupils feel valued, take pride in their learning, and treat others with "utmost respect."
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious," helping pupils from Reception to Year 6 master skills to become "independent learners" and remain "resilient" when facing new challenges.
- Personal development is "exceptional," with pupils developing a "mature understanding of protected characteristics" and discussing diversity with "considerable sensitivity."
- Early years provision is "Outstanding," with "exemplary" support for language and talk that helps children become "confident talkers" and "confident mathematicians."
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is "exemplary," ensuring they learn a curriculum "just right for them" with "no limits" on achievement.
- Reading is a clear priority, with staff trained to help pupils become "confident readers" and those falling behind receiving support to "catch up."
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure pupils can "connect new learning more securely to the things that they already know," as current methods sometimes leave "gaps in the important knowledge that they need."
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 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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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