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OpenPrimaryOfsted: GoodURN 147130

Norton Junior School

Academy converter · Doncaster · DN6 9DG

Ages 7–11 · 236 pupils · Doncaster

Ofsted

Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

62%

Overall absence

5.9%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-11-28

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)62%
Higher standard (RWM)2%
Avg scaled score — reading
104.0
Avg scaled score — maths
107.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
106.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.9%
Persistent absence (10%+)13.9%
Unauthorised2.5%
Authorised absence
3.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.3%
Enrolments in measure
237

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill98%

236 pupils · 240 places

Pupils on roll
236
Boys / girls
123 / 113
School capacity
240
Capacity fill
236 / 240 (98%)
Free school meals
19.1%
FSM pupils
45
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 7–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: XP SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
Academy trust
XP SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
Headteacher
Miss Andrea Tunney

Location

Address
Campsall Balk, Norton
Postcode
DN6 9DG
Town
Doncaster
County
South Yorkshire
Local authority
Doncaster
District
Doncaster
Constituency
Doncaster North
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 7–11, in Doncaster, Doncaster, 236 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 19.1%.

Open schools in Doncaster
153
Primary schools in Doncaster
108
Academies among open schools in Doncaster
64% (98)
Open schools in DN6
15
Primary in DN6
11
Open schools in Doncaster LA
145
Primary in Doncaster LA
98

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

  • Norton Infant School

    Ofsted: School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next

    Academy converter · Primary

    Doncaster · DN6 9DG · Doncaster

    Ages 3–7

    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM10.0%
    • Demand1.00

    0.0 miles away

  • Academy converter · Primary

    Doncaster · DN6 0PZ · Doncaster

    Ages 3–7

    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM30.4%
    • Demand1.00

    1.4 miles away

  • Spa Academy Askern

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Doncaster · DN6 0AQ · Doncaster

    Ages 7–11

    • KS248%
    • Absence8.5%
    • FSM50.6%

    1.6 miles away

  • Academy converter · Primary

    Doncaster · DN6 0NE · Doncaster

    Ages 3–7

    • Absence11.6%
    • FSM33.0%
    • Demand1.00

    1.7 miles away

  • Academy converter · Primary

    Doncaster · DN6 8PU · Doncaster

    Ages 3–11

    • KS252%
    • Absence6.2%
    • FSM33.8%
    • Demand1.00

    2.7 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Miss Andrea Tunney
Telephone
01302700303

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