Hexthorpe Primary School

A good academy converter school in Doncaster. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Hexthorpe Primary School.

Doncaster, DN40HH Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

41

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
34.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 41.0%
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 September 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
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
Urban Road
Hexthorpe
Doncaster, DN40HH

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143194
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Urban Road, Hexthorpe, Doncaster, DN4 0HH
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
630 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
440
Free School Meals
62.8% (276 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.7% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
41.0%
Reading Score:
98.0
Maths Score:
98.0
Grammar Score:
96.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 98.0 98.0
2023 96.0 97.0

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
49
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
440 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

Scholarship Curiosity Tenacity Aspiration Unity

Head Teacher's Message

Hexthorpe Academy is a vibrant and inclusive community where every child is encouraged to flourish academically, socially, and emotionally, with a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment that fosters a love for learning.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

School Breakfast Club Dragon Ball Dance Football Olympics Basketball Club Hexi-Club Board Games and Lego Club Cooking Club Art and Craft Club Painting Club Film Club

Sports

Football Dance Basketball Olympics

Curriculum Highlights

Knowledge-rich curriculum aligned to the National Curriculum Subjects include English, maths, science, geography, history, music, computing, art and PE

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club runs daily from 8:00–8:20am and is free of charge; Hexi-Club runs after school until 4:30pm with a different focus each day and costs £2.50 per session; after-school clubs have varying fees (e.g., Dragon Ball £7, Dance £6, Football £7, Olympics £7, Basketball £5). Bookings and payments are via the My Child at School App, and parents are required to fill in consent slips for clubs.

Financial Information

A free midday meal is available for all children attending full-time education in Foundation 2, Year 1 and Year 2 under Universal Entitlement. For those who pay for meals, the cost is £2.75 per child per day. Lunch money should be paid in advance at the beginning of the week via My Child at School. If eligible for free school meals, please let the school office know.

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