Denaby Main Primary Academy, Doncaster

In its own words: "Denaby Main Primary Academy is a vibrant and inclusive school where children are supported to achieve their best in all areas of learning. We are proud to be part of the Astrea Academy Trust, which supports our mission to provide every child with the opportunity to succeed through ambition, curiosity and care."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include athletics and multi-sports.

In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Denaby Main Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 81% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 77% in Doncaster and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 44% in reading and 56% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 14 families put Denaby Main Primary Academy as their first choice and 24 named it as one of their preferences, for 14 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Denaby Main Primary Academy are St Alban's Catholic Primary and Nursery School (0.3 miles, 58% reading, 63% maths); Rowena Academy (0.6 miles, Outstanding); Morley Place Academy (0.8 miles, Good, 89% reading, 87% maths); and Castle Academy (0.8 miles, Good, 78% reading, 74% maths).

Denaby Main Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.

Denaby Main Primary Academy is one of 26 schools run by Astrea Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 54% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

56.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 7.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 34 pupils (20.7%) received SEN support and 3 (1.8%) 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.

Denaby Main Primary Academy had 10 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Conisbrough Rail Station, about 1010 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).

14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Doncaster Road/Rossington Street (opposite), 160 metres away.

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

Denaby Main Primary Academy recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.