Askern Moss Road Infant Academy, Doncaster

In its own words: "Askern Moss Road is an infant academy within Leger Education Trust. Located in the ex-mining village of Askern, Moss Road makes provision for currently around 90 pupils aged 3-7 years old in a modern building opened in 2016. We are excited to be able to offer such a modern and accessible learning environment for our children and the community."

From the headteacher's welcome: "As Headteacher, I am incredibly proud to lead a school where children are at the heart of everything we do. Our school is a place of curiosity, creativity, and discovery, where each child is valued as an individual and encouraged to reach their full potential - academically, socially, and personally."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include rugby and choir.

For September 2026 entry, 26 families put Askern Moss Road Infant Academy as their first choice and 42 named it as one of their preferences, for 27 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Askern Moss Road Infant Academy are Spa Academy Askern (0.8 miles, Requires improvement, 69% reading, 71% maths); Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy (0.9 miles, Good); Norton Junior School (1.7 miles, Good, 64% reading, 80% maths); and Norton Infant School (1.7 miles, Good).

Askern Moss Road Infant Academy is one of 8 schools run by Leger Education Trust, an academy trust.

6.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 12 pupils (10.3%) received SEN support and 1 (0.9%) 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.

Askern Moss Road Infant Academy had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Adwick Rail Station, about 3.4 miles away in a straight line.

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Moss Road/Sunnymeade Terrace (adjacent), 40 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Askern Moss Road Infant Academy stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 76 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, other theft and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Doncaster (131).

Askern Moss Road Infant Academy recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.