Spa Academy Askern
Doncaster, DN6 0AQ · Doncaster · primary school
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79th 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 — 5.2/10 against 1,103 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 6 | 35% | 0.22 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Spa Academy Askern overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in June 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 253 pupils against a stated capacity of 390. 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 areas did the June 2026 inspection highlight for improvement? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Spa Academy Askern
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders have established a "clear and ambitious vision" and prioritised pupil wellbeing, resulting in a "positive culture of recognition and aspiration." While personal development is rated at a "strong standard" and safeguarding is met, academic achievement, attendance, and curriculum implementation are currently rated as "needs attention."
Strengths
- Personal development is a "strong standard," with pupils being "confident, respectful and articulate" and having an "impressive understanding of healthy relationships."
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils "feel safe."
- Inclusion is effective, particularly for pupils with the highest needs, who benefit from "bespoke support" and "carefully adapted learning."
- Staff feel "very well supported" with "manageable" workloads, and there is a "real sense of belonging" among pupils.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure staff teach the curriculum "consistently and effectively" to address variability in foundational skills like writing and number formation.
- Strategies are needed to help all pupils "achieve as high as they possibly can," as outcomes in reading, writing, and mathematics are not yet high enough.
- Leaders should embed work to increase attendance, as it remains "below the national averages" despite recent improvements.
Safeguarding
The report states that "safeguarding standards are met," noting that leaders have established an open culture where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed," ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 39% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 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
—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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