Auckley Primary Academy
About Auckley Primary Academy
Auckley Primary Academy sits within the Doncaster local authority, a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 3 to 11. It ranks 3rd out of 87 primary schools in the area on the key stage 2 expected standard measure, placing it in the top 10% locally. Its closest peers by ranking score are Crookesbroom Primary Academy, St Oswald's CofE Academy, and Arksey Primary School, all of which share a similar academic profile. The school is led by headteacher Emma Fox and has a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has held across its most recent inspections. In its 2023 ungraded inspection, the school was confirmed to remain Good, with leadership and management also rated Good. This is a notable improvement from its previous graded inspection in 2012, when overall effectiveness was Requires Improvement. With 252 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, the school is clearly popular and oversubscribed, reflecting its strong standing in the local primary landscape.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Jun 2023Latest monitoring visit (7 Jun 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 26 Dec 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:30
Breakfast club
07:45-08:55
After-school care
15:30-17:30
Source: auckley.doncaster.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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