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Scawsby Junior Academy

Doncaster, DN5 8NQPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
Apr 2025
KS2 Results
69%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#4,693
of 13,686 nationally

About Scawsby Junior Academy

Scawsby Junior Academy sits in the top quarter of primary schools in Doncaster, with 69% of its pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at Key Stage 2 in the 2023/24 academic year. That is eight percentage points above the local authority average of 61%, a meaningful gap that places the school 26th out of 98 primaries in the borough. The school is not among the four Outstanding-rated primaries in Doncaster, but its performance on this headline metric puts it comfortably ahead of the typical LA school. The nearest Outstanding alternative, Bentley High Street Primary School, is 1.5 km away, which may be a factor for families weighing up their options. Scawsby’s ranking also holds up regionally: it sits in the top third of primaries in Yorkshire and the Humber, and nationally it falls within the top 35% of all state primaries. For a junior school serving a community where one in five pupils is eligible for free school meals, these results suggest solid academic foundations.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBarnsley Road, Doncaster, Doncaster, DN5 8NQ
HeadteacherLinsey Cavell
Local AuthorityDoncaster
Number of Pupils359
Free School Meals (FSM)20.1%
School Capacity359 / 360 (100% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Apr 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

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

Source: Ofsted, 9 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Dining HallArt StudiosICT SuiteMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

DanceSwimmingFootballTennisGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

DramaCodingGardeningArt ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:35 – 15:05

Breakfast club

07:30-08:35

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: scawsbyjunioracademy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Scawsby Junior Academy

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