Scawsby Junior Academy, Doncaster
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
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
Scawsby Junior Academy helps your child become a confident, respectful learner who is fully prepared for secondary school. The school combines strong academic teaching - particularly in reading and maths - with a focus on developing resilience and care for others through its RESPECT values. Your child will be well supported, with calm behaviour and effective help for any additional learning needs.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve well in national assessments and develop strong reading skills through high-quality teaching and consistent phonics approach with the infant school
- Excellent behaviour and calm atmosphere in lessons, with pupils learning techniques to manage emotions and make better choices
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs through accurate identification and staff training, allowing teaching to be tailored to individual needs
- Clear school vision and effective leadership with staff working together and excited about the school's future
- Speaking and use of accurate subject-specific vocabulary is prioritised across lessons
Areas for Improvement
- Not all subject leaders have systems in place to evaluate how well their curriculum is being taught and where improvements could be made
- Pupils' knowledge about different faiths, cultures, and aspects of modern Britain could be stronger
- Some aspects of curriculum evaluation and implementation need more consistent monitoring across all subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with pupils feeling safe and well supported, knowing they can talk to adults about worries.
Scawsby Junior Academy provides a high-quality, broad education where pupils develop confidence, respect for others, and strong academic skills. The school is rated Good across all key areas including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management.
At a Glance
17.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
32 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 73%. Maths has declined from 86% to 76%. Writing has declined from 79% to 74%.
Class Sizes
29.7
Avg class size
29.7
KS2
10
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
355 pupils
360 capacity
5 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
4.55948%
Overall absence
8.86427%
Persistent absence
361
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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