Montagu Academy, Mexborough
Montagu Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Mexborough, part of Delta Academies Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 10 schools in Mexborough with published results, and 3,885th of 14,452 across England. It was 73% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Doncaster (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Montagu Academy in detail
Results
In 2025, 84% of Year 6 pupils at Montagu Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 84% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 77% in Doncaster and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (83% in reading, 85% in maths).
Getting a place at Montagu Academy
For September 2026 entry, 29 families put Montagu Academy as their first choice and 49 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Montagu Academy are Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 72% reading, 59% maths); Highwoods Academy (0.5 miles, Good, 86% reading, 76% maths); New Pastures Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 61% reading, 68% maths); and Windhill Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 79% reading, 83% maths).
Montagu Academy's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary SchoolHighwoods AcademyNew Pastures Primary SchoolWindhill Primary School
The trust
Montagu Academy is one of 64 schools run by Delta Academies Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 73% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
39.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 61 pupils (17.3%) received SEN support and 8 (2.3%) 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 a moderate learning difficulty.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Mexborough Rail Station, about 950 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Maple Road/Wildene Drive (opposite), 250 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 201 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.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Montagu Academy issued 8 suspensions, 2.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Montagu Academy are The Laurel Academy (0.3 miles) and Swinton Academy (1.7 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its September 2022 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
39.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 84% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 84% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 83% to 88% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.3
Avg class size
24.0
Infant (KS1)
23.9
KS2
14
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 15
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 7
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 11 slight.
7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Doncaster is 10 (the median across 143 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
73%
Available places
331 pupils
451 places
120 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Mexborough
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Mexborough
Across Doncaster council
Places available
4,235
Applications
3,089
Got 1st preference
96.5%
Got preferred school
98.8%
All primary applications across Doncaster council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
61
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
19.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
352
Total Pupils
184
Boys
168
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
18
Teachers
19.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£45,918
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,902
Per pupil
£2327k
Total funding
£206k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.1%
Overall absence
13.4%
Persistent absence
305
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Montagu Academy
Questions parents ask about Montagu Academy
What are SATs results like at Montagu Academy?
Of the pupils at Montagu Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 84% reached the expected standard in reading and 84% did so in maths.
What is Montagu Academy's Ofsted rating?
Montagu Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2022. At its previous graded inspection in 2017 it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Montagu Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Montagu Academy is oversubscribed, Doncaster allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Montagu Academy?
Montagu Academy was not full in 2025: it ran at 73% of its 451 places.
How big are the classes at Montagu Academy?
Classes at Montagu Academy average 24.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Montagu Academy?
Montagu Academy has around 352 pupils on roll. 40% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Montagu Academy?
5.1% of sessions were missed at Montagu Academy in 2024/25. 13.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Montagu Academy?
Apply through Doncaster's coordinated admissions process, naming Montagu Academy on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Montagu Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 11 slight. 7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Doncaster is 10 (the median across 143 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Montagu Academy?
Montagu Academy is at Park Road, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 9PH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)