Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy, Doncaster
Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 7 in Doncaster, part of Leger Education Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2022. It was 74% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 75 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Doncaster (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 1 Nov 2026
Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy in detail
Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy in its own words
In its own words: "Askern Littlemoor is an average-sized infant academy (with nursery) within Leger Education Trust and is a special place in so many ways. Visitors to our school often comment on the welcoming atmosphere and the approachable, professional and committed staff. We are also very lucky to have dedicated and highly effective governors, supportive and caring parents and super children."
From the headteacher's welcome: "I am incredibly proud to be the new Headteacher of Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy. Littlemoor is a special place to work in so many ways. Visitors to our school often comment on the welcoming atmosphere and the approachable, professional and committed staff."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Getting a place at Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy
For September 2026 entry, 39 families put Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy as their first choice and 56 named it as one of their preferences, for 39 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy are Spa Academy Askern (0.2 miles, Requires improvement, 69% reading, 71% maths); Askern Moss Road Infant Academy (0.9 miles, Good); Norton Junior School (1.4 miles, Good, 64% reading, 80% maths); and Norton Infant School (1.4 miles, Good).
Spa Academy AskernAskern Moss Road Infant AcademyNorton Junior SchoolNorton Infant School
The trust
Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy is one of 8 schools run by Leger Education Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
In 2026, 27 pupils (16.3%) received SEN support and 1 (0.6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy had 12 teachers in 2026, one for every 11 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Adwick Rail Station, about 2.7 miles away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Anna Road/Airstone Road (adjacent), 270 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its July 2022 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
25.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
33.2
Avg class size
5
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Nurseries
The nearest nurseries and pre-schools to Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy, with their latest published grades:
- The Burrows Nursery Askern - Pre-school, 0.6 milesOfsted report card, 6 May 2026: Needs attention in 6 areas; safeguarding standards met
- Honey Bees Pre-School - Pre-school, 1.6 milesOfsted, 17 November 2023: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
- Little Oaks Day Nursery & Childcare @ Carcroft - Day nursery, 1.9 milesOfsted report card, 6 January 2026: Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 5 areas; safeguarding standards met
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy is in Doncaster; for families living there:
Apply to Doncaster for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 9
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 7 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Doncaster is 10 (the median across 143 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight are DfT estimates (severity adjustment). Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Your chances of a place at Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy
Will you get a place at Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy?
For 2026 entry it had 39 first choices for 39 places. The report sets your home postcode against these figures.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
74%
Available places
132 pupils
178 places
46 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Across Doncaster council
Places available
4,235
Applications
3,089
Got 1st preference
96.5%
Got preferred school
98.8%
All primary applications across Doncaster council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Future places in the local planning area
DfE estimates the Campsmount Pyramid Primary planning area (Doncaster) will have 214 spare primary places in 2027/28.
Source: Department for Education, School capacity: Academic year 2024/25 (published 19 March 2026), estimates of future school place demand by planning area. Council pupil forecasts against reported places, counting places councils and DfE plan to add or remove; rounded to whole places. Explore Education Statistics
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
27
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
16.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
166
Total Pupils
81
Boys
85
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
13.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,350
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,302
Per pupil
£946k
Total funding
£56k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.1%
Overall absence
8.9%
Persistent absence
90
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy
Questions parents ask about Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy
What is Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy's Ofsted rating?
Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2022. At its previous graded inspection in 2007 it was rated Outstanding.
Is it hard to get a place at Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy?
Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy was not full in 2025: it ran at 74% of its 178 places.
How big are the classes at Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy?
Classes at Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy average 33.2 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils.
How many pupils go to Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy?
Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy has around 166 pupils on roll. 25% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy?
5.1% of sessions were missed at Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy in 2024/25. 8.9% of pupils were persistently absent.
How many road collisions happen near Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 7 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Doncaster is 10 (the median across 143 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy?
Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy is at Alfred Road, Askern, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 0PZ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)