Hatchell Wood Primary Academy
Doncaster, DN4 6SL · Doncaster · primary school
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78th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.1/10 against 2,702 of them, against 1.5/10 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 | 38.0 · 7 | 41% | 0.27 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.75 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 26% | 0.75 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hatchell Wood Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the choir, trust choir, drumming, ukulele and singing groups. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 433 pupils against a stated capacity of 446. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to improve attainment in writing? How accessible are the music clubs for children who do not have instruments at home?
What Ofsted said about Hatchell Wood Primary Academy
Overview
Hatchell Wood Primary Academy is described as a school where pupils thrive in a “caring and nurturing environment.” Leaders are “ambitious in what they believe all pupils can achieve,” resulting in a setting where “pupils blossom under these expectations.” The report highlights a strong sense of community, with staff feeling valued and pupils demonstrating high levels of respect and confidence.
Strengths
- The curriculum, including the ‘embrace’ curriculum and ‘smart seven’ skills, promotes personal development through experiences like Forest School.
- Early reading is a priority, with books carefully matched to sounds learned and a strong emphasis on fostering a “love of reading.”
- Pupils engage responsibly with complex issues, such as politics and ethics, through activities like the ‘big debate’.
- Staff are well-supported regarding workload, describing the school as a “special community to be part of.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive comprehensive support to access the curriculum effectively.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must regularly check what all pupils know in lessons to ensure gaps in knowledge and misconceptions are identified and addressed quickly.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with robust systems in place for reporting concerns and a large team of trained staff tracking vulnerable pupils closely.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 38% |
| 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
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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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