Intake Primary Academy, Doncaster
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Intake Primary Academy excels at supporting all pupils to thrive, with particularly strong inclusion practices that remove barriers for vulnerable learners. The school creates a safe, orderly environment where good behavior and high attendance are embedded from the start. Staff provide excellent pastoral support and offer a rich range of experiences - from sports and music to leadership roles and residential visits - that build pupils' confidence and prepare them well for life in modern Britain.
Key Strengths
- Excellent attendance and behavior support, with above-average attendance rates and strong pastoral care for all pupils
- Comprehensive inclusion provision with tailored support for pupils with SEND, disadvantaged pupils, and those with English as an additional language
- Effective early years provision that gives children a strong start and prepares them well for Year 1
- Strong leadership and governance with clear strategic direction and regular performance reviews
- Wide range of enrichment activities and leadership opportunities that build confidence and independence
Areas for Improvement
- Fewer pupils achieve the higher standard in Year 6 compared to national figures, including disadvantaged pupils
- Some pupils develop gaps in key knowledge over time despite positive early foundations in reading, writing and mathematics
- Teaching is not always closely matched to pupils' needs, requiring some pupils to rely on additional sessions rather than progressing through the curriculum
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture where all legal requirements are fulfilled and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Musical instruments, sporting events, clubs including sport and Lego, eco council, school council, mini medics, mini police, residential visits
Intake Primary Academy is a strong performing school with effective leadership, excellent inclusion practices, and a clear commitment to safeguarding. The school prioritizes attendance, behavior, and personal development while maintaining an ambitious curriculum from early years through Year 6.
At a Glance
35.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 84%. Maths has declined from 88% to 84%. Writing has improved from 69% to 84%.
Class Sizes
24.7
Avg class size
26.8
Infant (KS1)
25.3
KS2
11
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
64%
Available places
269 pupils
420 capacity
151 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Doncaster
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Doncaster
Admissions Demand - Doncaster
Places available
4,207
Applications
3,084
Got 1st preference
97.1%
Got preferred school
98.8%
Primary admissions across Doncaster (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.6396%
Overall absence
16.53846%
Persistent absence
260
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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