Highfields Primary Academy
Doncaster, DN6 7JB · Doncaster · primary school
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51st 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 — 6.1/10 against 348 of them, against 3.9/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 41% | 2.32 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.75 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 26% | 0.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Highfields Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Art, Board Game, Book, Emile, Thrive, Dance, Creative Makers, and Cooking Clubs. Sports include Multi-Sports, Football, and Boxing, plus Delta Games. Arts and music cover Choir, Drama, Guitar, Film, and Recorder. Trips visit the National Emergency Services Museum, Yorkshire Wildlife Park, and Dallowgill Residential. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 101 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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 progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to engage pupils in the various clubs?
What Ofsted said about Highfields Primary Academy
Overview
Highfields Primary Academy is described as a “haven of calm” where leaders maintain high expectations and provide strong emotional and practical support for pupils. The school fosters a respectful, inclusive community with mature pupils who benefit from close collaboration between staff and parents.
Strengths
- Leaders have managed leadership changes smoothly, ensuring the school remains a “happy and productive place to be.”
- Pupils demonstrate a “deep understanding of what respect means” and treat each other with kindness and confidence.
- Teachers use the ‘feedforward’ assessment method successfully to identify and remove misconceptions quickly.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is effective, with staff providing tailored help such as extra sessions or seating adjustments.
- Early years provision focuses strongly on language development, with children retelling stories and receiving bespoke speech support.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure all staff are trained in teaching common exception words in phonics, as current implementation lacks rigour and affects reading fluency.
- Leaders should train teachers in pedagogical techniques to help pupils retain and build upon knowledge from previous years, particularly in foundation subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a “strong culture of safeguarding” where staff refer concerns decisively and leaders keep detailed logs of incidents.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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