Intake Primary Academy
Doncaster, DN2 6EW · Doncaster · primary school
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7th 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 — 7.9/10 against 1,986 of them, against 6.6/10 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 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 91 | 35% | 3.19 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Intake Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 3.0% against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.6 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in May 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 269 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 new inspection framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Intake Primary Academy
Overview
Intake Primary Academy is a school where leaders provide clear strategic direction and foster a culture of inclusion and high expectations. The report highlights that pupils are happy, feel safe, and behave well, with attendance and behaviour rated at a 'Strong standard'. While most pupils achieve well from their starting points, the report notes that fewer pupils reach higher standards in core subjects than seen nationally.
Strengths
- Attendance is 'above average' and improving, supported by 'rigorous, tailored and responsive adjustments' for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
- Behaviour is excellent; pupils are 'calm, polite and ready to learn', with bullying being 'rare' and dealt with promptly.
- Early years provision is 'Strong standard', with an 'ambitious and well sequenced' curriculum that prepares children well for Year 1.
- Inclusion is a 'deep commitment', with staff skilfully adapting teaching to help pupils with additional needs access the same 'ambitious curriculum' as their peers.
- Personal development is 'Strong standard', with pupils gaining a 'secure and detailed knowledge' of safety, health, and British values.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teachers check what pupils know and plan lesson activities to build from pupils’ starting points to secure strong foundations in early reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Leaders should continue work to raise achievement so that a greater proportion of pupils reach higher standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, including disadvantaged pupils.
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 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| 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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