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Spa Academy Askern

Doncaster, DN6 0AQPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
48%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#11,076
of 13,686 nationally

About Spa Academy Askern

Spa Academy Askern is a state primary in Doncaster that takes pupils from ages 7 to 11, and its current roll of 239 children sits well below its capacity of 390, suggesting there is room for growth. The school serves a community with a notably high level of disadvantage: 49.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is significantly above the national average for primary schools and indicates a catchment with considerable socio-economic challenges. Despite the spare capacity, the school is not oversubscribed, and there is no mention of competitive admissions criteria, meaning it is likely to be a straightforward option for local families seeking a Year 3 place. The pupil body is mixed, and the school has no religious character, so it does not prioritise applicants based on faith. For parents in the Askern area, this is a school that reflects the demographic realities of its community, with a high proportion of pupils facing economic disadvantage.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSutton Road, Doncaster, Doncaster, DN6 0AQ
HeadteacherKathryn Housley
Local AuthorityDoncaster
Number of Pupils239
Free School Meals (FSM)49.4%
School Capacity239 / 390 (61% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 18 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Playing FieldsSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballCricketDanceNetballSwimmingGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

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Spa Academy Askern has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.