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Scawsby Junior Academy

Academy converter · Doncaster · DN5 8NQ

Ages 7–11 · 355 pupils · Doncaster

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Ofsted

Not judged

KS2 expected (RWM)

69%

Overall absence

5.1%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Not judged

Inspection date

2025-04-15

Overall effectiveness
Not judged
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
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)69%
Higher standard (RWM)3%
Avg scaled score — reading
106.0
Avg scaled score — maths
106.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
107.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence5.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)14.4%
Unauthorised1.6%
Authorised absence
3.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.3%
Enrolments in measure
367

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill99%

355 pupils · 360 places

Pupils on roll
355
Boys / girls
175 / 180
School capacity
360
Capacity fill
355 / 360 (99%)
Free school meals
17.7%
FSM pupils
63
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: THE ROSE LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
THE ROSE LEARNING TRUST
Headteacher
Mrs Linsey Cavell

Location

Address
Barnsley Road, Scawsby
Postcode
DN5 8NQ
Town
Doncaster
County
South Yorkshire
Local authority
Doncaster
District
Doncaster
Constituency
Doncaster North
Urban/rural
Urban: 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, 355 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 17.7%.

Open schools in Doncaster
153
Primary schools in Doncaster
108
Academies among open schools in Doncaster
64% (98)
Open schools in DN5
20
Primary in DN5
16
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.

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  • Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Doncaster · DN5 8NQ · Doncaster

    Ages 3–7

    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM11.0%
    • Demand1.00

    0.0 miles away

  • Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

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    Doncaster · DN5 9EW · Doncaster

    Ages 3–11

    • KS250%
    • Absence6.0%
    • FSM20.6%
    • Demand1.00

    0.2 miles away

  • Rosedale Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Doncaster · DN5 8RL · Doncaster

    Ages 3–11

    • KS244%
    • Absence7.0%
    • FSM29.6%
    • Demand1.00

    0.6 miles away

  • Kirkby Avenue Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Doncaster · DN5 9TF · Doncaster

    Ages 3–11

    • KS244%
    • Absence6.6%
    • FSM31.6%
    • Demand0.97

    0.6 miles away

  • Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Improved significantly

    Academy converter · Primary

    Doncaster · DN5 9ED · Doncaster

    Ages 3–11

    • KS270%
    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM20.2%
    • Demand1.00

    0.8 miles away

  • Bentley High Street Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Doncaster · DN5 0AA · Doncaster

    Ages 2–11

    • KS277%
    • Absence5.0%
    • FSM38.7%
    • Demand1.00

    0.9 miles away

  • Richmond Hill Primary Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS262%
    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM9.9%
    • Demand1.00

    1.1 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Linsey Cavell
Telephone
01302782100
Website
https://www.scawsbyjunioracademy.co.uk

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