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Highwoods Academy
Highwoods Road, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 9ES, Doncaster
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
50.1 / 100
Top 50%
Better than 50% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
201
Capacity
262
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
77%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 67% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 45% nationally. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is lower at 5%, the overall results indicate a supportive learning environment. The school is better than 50% of others in the area according to its LocaleIQ score, suggesting a competitive position within the local education landscape.
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Last inspected: 23 November 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.6%
White Other6.0%
Black African3.0%
Other2.0%
Gypsy/Roma1.5%
Mixed Other1.5%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Asian Other0.5%
Location
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53.50022, -1.30308 · S64 9ES
School details
Local authorityDoncaster
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN144539
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Highwoods Academy rated by Ofsted?
Highwoods Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 November 2021.
Is Highwoods Academy a good school?
Highwoods Academy scores 50.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 50% 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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