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Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy
Mere Lane, Armthorpe, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 2DG, Doncaster
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
57.0 / 100
Top 43%
Better than 57% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
446
Capacity
500
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, with 72% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 31% nationally. Parent satisfaction is fairly positive, with 77% recommending the school, though the response rate is limited, suggesting some parents may not have shared their views. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is lower at 4%, the overall environment appears supportive for young learners.
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Last inspected: 20 April 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 72% | Top 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Parent View (56 responses)
★★★★★3.7
My child feels safe
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
My child is happy
89%
School keeps me informed
84%
My child makes good progress
84%
Good range of subjects
84%
Behaviour is good
82%
Progress is communicated
80%
I'd recommend this school
77%
School has high expectations
75%
School supports development
73%
School responds to concerns
45%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.6%
Mixed Other6.3%
White Other6.3%
Black African3.4%
Other2.0%
Asian Indian1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Asian Other0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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53.54267, -1.06164 · DN3 2DG
School details
Local authorityDoncaster
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN138705
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.shawwoodacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy rated by Ofsted?
Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 April 2016.
Is Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy a good school?
Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy scores 57.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 43% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy?
Based on 56 Ofsted Parent View responses, Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy receives a satisfaction score of 75% across all parent survey questions.
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