Epworth Primary Academy
Doncaster, DN9 1DL · North Lincolnshire · primary school
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7th of 54 primary schools in North Lincolnshire we can score, 62 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.2/10 against 4,236 of them, against 9.0/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 40% | 3.72 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Epworth 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%. 16.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 306 pupils against a stated capacity of 341. 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 expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child attending the breakfast club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in the coming years?
What Ofsted said about Epworth Primary Academy
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that Epworth Primary Academy remains a ‘good’ school, with evidence suggesting it could achieve an ‘outstanding’ grade if a full graded inspection were conducted. The report describes an ‘exceptionally kind and caring school’ where pupils ‘flourish personally’ and display ‘exemplary attitudes to their learning’. Leaders and the trust are praised for their ‘relentless’ focus on providing a ‘truly excellent experience’ for all pupils.
Strengths
- The ‘broad and ambitious curriculum is exceptional’, featuring effective strategies like ‘gradual release’ and ‘Know more, remember more’ tasks to support retention and progress.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) ‘achieve well and flourish’ due to ‘excellent quality of education’ and skilled support from adults.
- Early years provision ensures children ‘get off to a flying start’ in a ‘language-rich environment’ with well-established routines.
- The school offers an ‘extensive and stimulating array of trips and visits’, including the ‘Epworth Offer’, which prepares pupils for life in modern Britain and develops empathy.
- There is an ‘exceptional’ partnership between the school and families, with staff feeling ‘highly valued’ and proud to work there.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
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 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 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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