Scawsby Junior Academy
Doncaster, DN5 8NQ · Doncaster · primary school
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68th 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 the 3,865 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.6/10 among them, against 3.4/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 62% | 2.55 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 1.0 · 21 | 38% | 0.82 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Scawsby Junior Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 1.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.6 out of 10 among them, against 3.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the choir and Young Voices, while sports include cross country, football, dodgeball, and athletics. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 355 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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 activities does the choir participate in during the term?
What Ofsted said about Scawsby Junior Academy
Overview
Scawsby Junior Academy provides a "high-quality, broad education" where pupils are "safe and well supported." The report highlights that pupils attend regularly, behave with "care and respect," and leave the school "Year 7 ready" for secondary education.
Strengths
- Pupils develop into "confident, fluent readers" through effective support and a shared phonics scheme with the neighbouring infant school.
- Teachers carefully model "accurate subject-specific language," helping pupils express themselves precisely in lessons.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "supported well," with staff adapting teaching effectively following dedicated training.
- Behaviour is described as "calm and orderly," with pupils learning techniques to manage emotions and avoid confrontation.
- Leaders and staff work together effectively, with a clear vision for the school and strong collaboration with local secondary schools.
Areas to improve
- Systems are not in place for all subject leaders to evaluate the effectiveness of their provision in sufficient detail, preventing them from identifying opportunities for improvement.
- In some subjects, including PSHE, leaders cannot fully evaluate curriculum effectiveness, meaning they are unable to make appropriate adjustments to help pupils learn even more effectively.
- Pupils’ knowledge of "different faiths and cultures" within modern Britain is less secure, with some finding it difficult to articulate this understanding.
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 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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