Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy

A good academy converter school in Doncaster. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy.

Doncaster, DN32DG Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

50

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
57.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 68.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
20 April 2016
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Mere Lane
Armthorpe
Doncaster, DN32DG
Phone
1302831307
Website
shawwoodacademy.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138705
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Mere Lane, Armthorpe, Doncaster, DN3 2DG
Website
www.shawwoodacademy.co.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ARMTHORPE SHAW WOOD ACADEMY LIMITED
Capacity
500 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
419
Free School Meals
25.3% (106 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.4% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.3%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
8.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
68.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
8.7 (8.8 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.7 (2.9 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 106.0
2023 106.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
47
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
419 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Determined Honest Consideration Empathy Respect Aspiration

Head Teacher's Message

A very warm welcome to Shaw Wood. We are a friendly, hardworking, community-focused school that aims to provide a safe, happy and exciting learning environment where all children can achieve the highest standards. The school emphasises inclusion, THRIVE ethos, strong partnerships with families and the local community, and a love of reading and learning.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

After School Clubs Before/After School Club (Explorers) Children's University Holiday Clubs Y4-Y6 Free Breakfast Club

Sports

Football Yoga Invasion games Dance Netball Hockey Swimming Rounders Cricket Dodgeball Tennis Tag rugby Athletics

Facilities

outdoor areas reading corner school library

Curriculum Highlights

Wellcomm Speech and Language Program (early language) Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised (phonics) White Rose Maths Scheme (mastery approach) Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract (CPA) approach to maths Teach Computing (computing curriculum) Charanga (music) PSHE Association Programme of Study (Health & Relationships Education) Shaw Wood Core Values and THRIVE ethos

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Before/After School Club (Explorers); After School Clubs; Y4-Y6 Free Breakfast Club; Holiday Clubs

Admissions Criteria

Doncaster Council administers admissions; primary admissions process; reception classes begin in September for children who have had their fourth birthday on or before 31 August.

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