Hexthorpe Primary School, Doncaster

In its own words: "Hexthorpe Primary Academy is a large and expanding school situated in the village of Hexthorpe, close to Balby and Doncaster city centre. We are committed to creating a positive, rewarding learning environment where all pupils can learn and grow. Our aim is to provide a stimulating, safe, and caring environment where children develop academically, socially, emotionally, and creatively."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, basketball, dance, Lego, cooking, art and film.

In 2025, 34% of Year 6 pupils at Hexthorpe Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 41% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 77% in Doncaster and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 53% in reading and 47% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 46 families put Hexthorpe Primary School as their first choice and 68 named it as one of their preferences, for 46 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 Hexthorpe Primary School are Balby Central Primary Academy (0.3 miles, Good, 65% reading, 69% maths); St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 90% reading, 86% maths); Richmond Hill Primary Academy (0.7 miles, Good, 84% reading, 88% maths); and Atlas Academy (0.9 miles, Requires improvement, 51% reading, 51% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Hexthorpe Primary School.

Hexthorpe Primary School 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.

54.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 55.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (29%), Black (13%) and Mixed (6%).

In 2026, 62 pupils (14.1%) received SEN support and 9 (2.1%) 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.

The nearest railway station is Doncaster Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Urban Road/Greenfield Lane (at), 40 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Hexthorpe Primary School 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 369 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Doncaster (131), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Hexthorpe Primary School issued 19 suspensions, 4.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Hexthorpe Primary School are Doncaster UTC (1.1 miles), Astrea Academy Woodfields (1.2 miles), Hall Cross Academy (1.4 miles) and XP School (1.5 miles).