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Balby Central Primary Academy
Littlemoor Lane, Balby, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 0LL, Doncaster
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
32.9 / 100
Bottom 33%
Better than 33% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
445
Capacity
480
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in KS2, where 57% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, this primary academy demonstrates a solid academic foundation. However, only 2% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, it ranks in the top 70% of schools nationally for expected outcomes, suggesting a supportive learning environment for young children.
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Last inspected: 24 January 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 57% | Bottom 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British49.4%
White Other17.3%
Black African7.0%
Asian Other6.1%
Gypsy/Roma5.4%
Mixed Other3.6%
Other3.4%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Asian Indian1.6%
Black Other1.1%
White Irish0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Location
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53.51279, -1.14700 · DN4 0LL
School details
Local authorityDoncaster
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN143962
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Balby Central Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Balby Central Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 January 2024.
Is Balby Central Primary Academy a good school?
Balby Central Primary Academy scores 32.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 33% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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