Copley Junior School
Doncaster, DN5 7SD · Doncaster · primary school
Check the area around this school
50th 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 the 3,837 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.9/10 among them, against 6.2/10 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 | 12 | 35% | 0.43 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Copley Junior School 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%. However, 5.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. An April 2026 Ofsted inspection used the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.9 out of 10 among them, against 6.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in athletics, gymnastics, cross country, football, and sports days.
Getting in
The published school roll is 194 pupils against a stated capacity of 232. 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 to reach the higher standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to improve outcomes for the 4.9 out of 10 ranking in similar-intake schools?
What Ofsted said about Copley Junior School
Overview
Copley Junior School is described as having a "deeply inclusive culture" where pupils feel safe and valued. The report highlights that leaders have established a clear vision, resulting in "impressive development, change and improvement" in recent years, with pupils generally achieving well and displaying positive behaviour.
Strengths
- The school maintains a "deeply inclusive culture" with high-quality training for staff to remove barriers to learning for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Pupils demonstrate "positive learning behaviours" in "calm, purposeful learning environments," with bullying described as rare and dealt with swiftly.
- Attendance is "positive and improving over time," with low rates of persistent absence supported by clear systems and family communication.
- The curriculum is "well-sequenced" and "ambitious," featuring engaging tasks such as acting as archaeologists, and a clear reading culture with ambitious texts.
- Leaders promote pupils' mental health and wellbeing through initiatives like daily journaling, contributing to a culture that prioritises a "positive mindset."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure assessment information is used with "greater precision" to consistently challenge pupils of all abilities.
- Pupils need to develop "deeper knowledge of the range of different faiths represented in wider British society."
- Governors’ record-keeping requires greater rigour to enable "detailed and insightful analysis of the school’s work."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 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
Saved schools live on this device only — no account, no tracking. Visit the school's website
Loading full school details…
Similar schools nearby
Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.
Every school within 2.5 miles of DN5 7SD, with results, demand and deadlines — area report →
Have a specific question about admissions, scores or dates?
Ask SchoolsGPT