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Atlas Academy

Doncaster, DN1 3QPPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
27%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
34 1st-choice / 36 places
Ranking
#13,377
of 13,686 nationally

About Atlas Academy

Atlas Academy is a state primary school in Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber, led by headteacher Melisha Trotman. It sits within a local authority that includes 98 primary schools, of which only four hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. The school itself is ranked 86th out of 87 primaries in Doncaster based on the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at Key Stage 2. That puts it in the bottom tier locally, well behind the top-performing peers in the area: Crookesbroom Primary Academy, St Oswald's CofE Academy and Arksey Primary School. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Bentley High Street Primary School, about 3.1 kilometres away. Atlas Academy is a mixed, non-religious school for children aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision on site. It has a capacity of 440 pupils and currently enrols 416, so it is nearly full. The school is oversubscribed for 2025/26, with 45 applications for 36 places and 34 first-preference offers made.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressProspect Place, Doncaster, Doncaster, DN1 3QP
HeadteacherMelisha Trotman
Local AuthorityDoncaster
Number of Pupils416
Free School Meals (FSM)44.6%
School Capacity416 / 440 (95% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 25 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Music RoomsSports HallGymnasiumPlaying FieldsICT SuiteLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

CricketNetballCross CountryGymnasticsAthleticsRounders

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubGardeningEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:15

Source: astreaatlas.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Atlas Academy

Atlas Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.