Crookesbroom Primary Academy
Doncaster, DN7 6JP · Doncaster · primary school
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3rd 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 — 9.7/10 against 2,080 of them, against 9.0/10 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 | 84.0 · 93 | 41% | 3.78 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.77 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 25% | 2.16 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Crookesbroom Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 84.0% 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 16.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Delta Games and visit sites including the National Space Centre, The Deep, Warner Brothers Studios, and Jorvik Viking Centre.
Getting in
The published school roll is 207 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 working towards the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Crookesbroom Primary Academy
Overview
Leaders have established the school as a "beacon of ambition" where relationships are built on "mutual care and respect." The report highlights an "ambitious and engaging curriculum" that fosters high aspirations, with pupils demonstrating "highly enthusiastic" engagement in their learning. The school is described as a place where staff treat children with the same care as their own, creating a supportive environment for all.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit "Outstanding" behaviour and attitudes, showing a "well-developed sense of respect" for one another and staff.
- The curriculum is carefully sequenced to build knowledge, with a strong focus on reading and helping pupils remember "high-quality vocabulary."
- Staff support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "highly well," fostering a culture where "all teachers are teachers of SEND."
- Leaders actively involve parents and families, creating a "strong sense of partnership" through initiatives like 'stay and read' mornings.
- Early years provision gives pupils a "strong start," focusing on independence and positive learning behaviours.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must define with greater clarity the specific knowledge pupils need to acquire in the wider curriculum to ensure consistency in depth across subjects.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that staff have a "strong sense of local risks" and work skilfully with other agencies to support pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 96% |
| 2024/25 | 84% |
| 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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