Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy
Doncaster, DN5 9ED · Doncaster · primary school
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19th 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 — 8.0/10 against 3,465 of them, against 7.4/10 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 11.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 276 pupils against a stated capacity of 342. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are available during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the recent inspection?
What Ofsted said about Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy
Overview
Evidence from this ungraded inspection suggests the school’s work “may have improved significantly across all areas” since the previous inspection, prompting a future graded inspection. The report describes a “welcoming and happy school” where pupils are “exceptionally well prepared for secondary school” and where core values of pride, ambition, integrity, and responsibility are evident.
Strengths
- Staff meet pupils’ individual needs effectively, with “exceptional” support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and social, emotional and mental health needs.
- Reading is prioritised from the early years, with an expertly delivered phonics programme that swiftly identifies and addresses knowledge gaps.
- Behaviour is described as “exemplary,” with pupils being “kind, friendly and respectful” and well-supported to manage their emotions.
- The curriculum is “well considered,” including for mixed-age classes, and the outdoor provision in ‘the knight’s holt’ is deemed “exceptional.”
- Teachers are “highly effective” at checking learning and adapting activities, particularly in mathematics, to secure pupils’ understanding.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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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