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Scawsby Junior Academy
Barnsley Road, Scawsby, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 8NQ, Doncaster
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
23.9 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
359
Capacity
360
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 61% of pupils achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 60% nationally. However, only 1% reach a higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to excel. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 63% recommending the school, suggesting a need for enhanced engagement with families.
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Last inspected: 15 April 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%. | 61% | Bottom 40% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 1% | Bottom 20% UK |
Parent View (32 responses)
★★★★★3.5
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
My child feels safe
88%
My child makes good progress
88%
School has high expectations
88%
My child is happy
75%
Good range of subjects
75%
Progress is communicated
75%
School keeps me informed
66%
Behaviour is good
66%
I'd recommend this school
63%
School responds to concerns
59%
School supports development
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.2%
White Other2.2%
Mixed Other1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Other0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Other0.3%
Location
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53.53624, -1.16607 · DN5 8NQ
School details
Local authorityDoncaster
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN149581
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Scawsby Junior Academy rated by Ofsted?
Scawsby Junior Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 April 2025.
Is Scawsby Junior Academy a good school?
Scawsby Junior Academy scores 23.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% 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 Scawsby Junior Academy?
Based on 32 Ofsted Parent View responses, Scawsby Junior Academy receives a satisfaction score of 70% across all parent survey questions.
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