Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy

About Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy

Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy is a state primary for children aged 3 to 7 in Doncaster, and its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022 rated it Good across the board. That puts it in solid company locally: only four of the 98 primary schools in the Doncaster local authority hold an Outstanding rating, so Good is a strong, reliable grade. The school’s previous inspection, back in 2007, was Outstanding, which means the current rating represents a step down, but the 2022 report judged every category — quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership, and early years provision — as Good, with no weaker areas flagged. For a small infant school with 169 pupils and a capacity of just 112, that consistency matters. The local authority average for Key Stage 2 attainment sits at 61, but since Askern Littlemoor only goes up to Year 2, it doesn’t publish KS2 results; instead, its early years and phonics outcomes are the real measure, and Ofsted found those to be Good.

Academically, the school focuses on the early years and Key Stage 1, and the 2022 Ofsted report noted that the quality of education is Good, with a curriculum that is well sequenced and ambitious for all pupils. The early years provision, where children start as young as three in the nursery, was also rated Good. The school has a slightly higher-than-average proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 28.2%, which is above the national average, but Ofsted found that disadvantaged pupils achieve well. Behaviour and attitudes were rated Good, and inspectors noted that pupils feel safe and happy. The school’s leadership and management are also Good, with a clear focus on improving outcomes. Without published SATs data, parents should look at the school’s own early years and phonics results, but the Ofsted judgement gives confidence that children are making solid progress from their starting points.

The school is oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 37 applications for 31 places, with all 31 first-preference applicants offered a spot, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.19. That suggests strong local demand. Facilities include an ICT suite, sports hall, art studios, music rooms, a sensory room, and a chapel, which is generous for an infant school. Sports offered are football, tennis, athletics, and cricket, and clubs include choir, drama, and film club. The school has dedicated SEND provisions for specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, social and emotional mental health needs, and speech, language and communication needs. This is a school that suits families looking for a small, community-focused infant setting with a nursery on site, strong pastoral support, and a Good Ofsted rating that reflects consistent quality rather than flashy extras.

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