Bader Academy, Doncaster
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Bader Academy creates a caring environment where pupils thrive. Staff know pupils well and provide skilled support that helps them manage emotions and build confidence. The school has particularly strong reading provision and offers a broad curriculum that prepares pupils well for life beyond school with relevant qualifications and career guidance.
Key Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils that help them feel safe and supported
- Excellent early reading provision with well-trained staff who quickly identify and address gaps in learning
- Carefully designed curriculum with clear knowledge and skills progression in established subjects
- Clear routines and calm, orderly environment that supports pupil learning
- Well-adapted teaching that meets individual pupil needs, including those with SEND
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects are at an earlier stage of development where knowledge and skills are not as clearly defined
- Need to further develop curriculum across all subjects to ensure consistent clarity of learning objectives
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong processes in place to keep pupils safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Nurture Breakfast, Pupil Parliament, lunchtime clubs, weekly library visits, community engagement activities, careers learning
Bader Academy is a special school for pupils aged 5-19, primarily with autism and associated social, emotional and mental health needs. The school has improved significantly and now provides good quality education with strong relationships between staff and pupils.
At a Glance
48.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
29 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 10% to 25%. Maths has remained stable at around 13%. Writing has remained stable at around 0%.
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
131%
Over capacity
131 pupils
100 capacity
31 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Doncaster
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Doncaster
Admissions Demand - Doncaster
Places available
3,878
Applications
3,298
Got 1st preference
89.8%
Got preferred school
97.6%
Secondary admissions across Doncaster (2025/26)
Inspection History(2)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
Pupil Absence2024/25
15.28896%
Overall absence
38.84298%
Persistent absence
121
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Bader Academy
Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy
Kirk Sandall Infant School
Kirk Sandall Junior School
Edenthorpe Hall Primary Academy
Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy
Kingfisher Primary Academy
Sandringham Primary School
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School
Barnby Dun Primary Academy
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