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West Road Primary Academy
West Road, Moorends, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN8 4LH, Doncaster
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
51.5 / 100
Top 49%
Better than 52% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
302
Capacity
428
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
71%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 63% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing it in the top 56% nationally. Parent satisfaction is relatively high at 77%, indicating a positive community sentiment, although only a small number of parents participated in the feedback process. The school may have room for improvement in achieving higher standards, as only 6% of students reached the higher benchmark.
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Last inspected: 4 February 2025Quality 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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Parent View (26 responses)
★★★★★3.9
My child feels safe
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
My child is happy
92%
Good range of subjects
92%
My child makes good progress
89%
School has high expectations
89%
Behaviour is good
81%
School supports development
81%
School keeps me informed
77%
I'd recommend this school
77%
Progress is communicated
77%
School responds to concerns
54%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.1%
White Other9.3%
Mixed Other2.3%
Black African0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Location
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53.63013, -0.94926 · DN8 4LH
School details
Local authorityDoncaster
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN147373
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.westroadprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is West Road Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
West Road Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 February 2025.
Is West Road Primary Academy a good school?
West Road Primary Academy scores 51.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 49% 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 West Road Primary Academy?
Based on 26 Ofsted Parent View responses, West Road Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
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