Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School
Mexborough, S64 0BE · Doncaster · primary school
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84th 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 — 0.4/10 against 2,424 of them, against 0.7/10 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 | 34.0 · 5 | 40% | 0.19 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 34.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, 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 (0.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025.
Getting in
The published school roll is 227 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 below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific steps are taken to help children reach the higher standard in reading, writing and maths? How does the school plan to maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the March 2025 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The school is described as a “welcoming and nurturing” environment where pupils “feel safe” and “enjoy coming to school.” Leaders have a “clear strategy” to ensure continued progress, with stable leadership now in place following recent changes.
Strengths
- Pupils “live the school values” and demonstrate high aspirations through engagement in trips, clubs, and leadership roles such as “eco warriors” and “school councillors.”
- Teachers possess “strong subject knowledge” and deliver a carefully sequenced curriculum, with particular success in phonics and reading where pupils “achieve well in national assessments.”
- The early years setting provides a “positive start,” with staff using “effective questioning” to deepen understanding and build vocabulary.
- Personal development is “carefully planned,” including weekly lessons on mental health and well-being that help pupils “make decisions about how to react in everyday situations.”
- Safeguarding arrangements are “effective,” and the school fosters an “open and positive culture” that puts pupils’ interests first.
Areas to improve
- Handwriting is not taught consistently, leading to pupils repeating “errors in presentation, spelling and transcription”; staff must share “high expectations” so work reflects pupils’ capabilities.
- Curriculum adaptations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are occasionally insufficient, preventing some from working independently; staff must be enabled to “confidently adapt the curriculum” to support independence.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 34% |
| 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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