St Oswald's CofE Academy
Doncaster, DN9 3EQ · Doncaster · primary school
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28th 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 3,383 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.5/10 among them, against 6.2/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 62% | 5.04 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 38% | 1.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Oswald's CofE Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 3.0% 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 4.5 out of 10 among them, against 6.2 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 226 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
With 14 places currently available, how does the school manage entry-year admissions if demand exceeds capacity? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in the final year of primary education?
What Ofsted said about St Oswald's CofE Academy
Overview
St Oswald’s CofE Academy is described as having a “strong ethos” where pupils are “kind and considerate” and feel “safe” and “cared for.” The inspection found that the school provides a “Good” quality of education, with “Good” behaviour, personal development, leadership, and early years provision.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious and carefully sequenced,” with clear identification of knowledge and skills.
- Phonics teaching is effective, ensuring children get off to a “flying start” and become “confident and fluent readers.”
- Pupils are “respectful, caring, kind and courteous,” demonstrating high standards of behaviour and community engagement.
- Staff effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), using strategies to “remove barriers to learning.”
- Leaders are “mindful of staff’s well-being and workload,” fostering a dedicated and proud workforce.
Areas to improve
- There is “some inconsistency in how precisely staff implement the school’s ambitious curriculum,” meaning some pupils do not secure the depth of knowledge they are capable of.
- The school should ensure staff “consistently have the knowledge and skills needed to deliver the curriculum effectively” to align teaching activities with intended learning goals.
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 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 84% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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