Copley Junior School
81%
Capacity
189
Pupils
N/A
Demand
About Copley Junior School
Copley Junior School in Doncaster was rated Good in its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 2016, with leadership and management judged Outstanding. The school caters to 189 pupils aged 7 to 11, and its most informative exam metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined at Key Stage 2. In the 2023/24 academic year, 61% of pupils achieved this benchmark, which matches the Doncaster local authority average of 61%. This places Copley 50th out of 87 primary schools in the local authority rankings, and 7373rd nationally out of 13,686 schools. The school has clearly improved since its previous graded inspection in 2014, when it was rated Requires Improvement overall.
Looking deeper into the KS2 results, 84% of pupils met the expected standard in maths, 76% in reading and 75% in writing. At the higher standard, 27% achieved above expectations in reading, 22% in maths and 12% in writing, though only 8% reached the higher threshold across all three subjects. Average scaled scores were 106 in both reading and maths, slightly above the national average of 100. The school does not have progress scores available for any subject, so it is not possible to compare how much value Copley adds relative to pupils' starting points. The Ofsted ungraded inspection in January 2022 confirmed the school remains Good, with no change to the overall rating. Leadership continues to be a strength, having been rated Outstanding at the last graded inspection.
Copley Junior School operates from a site that includes an ICT suite, art studios, a sports hall, playing fields, a sensory room, a dining hall, music rooms and a chapel. Sports on offer include cross country, athletics, football and cricket, while extracurricular clubs cover gardening, drama and choir. The school has capacity for 232 pupils and is currently undersubscribed with 189 on roll. It provides support for pupils with specific learning difficulties including dyslexia, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, hearing impairment and visual impairment. With 8.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a relatively low-deprivation intake. This is a solid, improving primary option for families in Doncaster who want a school with strong leadership and a broad range of facilities, though those seeking the highest academic outcomes may want to look at the four Outstanding-rated primaries in the local authority.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 7 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Cadeby Road, Doncaster, Doncaster, DN5 7SD |
| Headteacher | Phyll Havercroft |
| Local Authority | Doncaster |
| Number of Pupils | 189 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.5% |
| School Capacity | 189 / 232 (81% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Jan 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (14 Jan 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 9 May 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7373rd of 13,686
Nationally
780th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
50th of 87
In Doncaster
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
71%
'23/24
61%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:30
Source: copley.doncaster.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Lower-disadvantage intake compared to the national average (25%).
Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British89.9%
- Mixed4.2%
- Asian3.6%
- Black1.6%
- White (other)0.5%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
3
Total schools
2
Oversubscribed
3
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Cadeby Road, Doncaster
Doncaster, DN5 7SD
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