Sheep Dip Lane Academy

A not judged academy converter school in Doncaster. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Sheep Dip Lane Academy.

Doncaster, DN74AU Ofsted: Not Judged Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

42

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
45.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 54.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Not Judged

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

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
19 November 2024
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
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
Sheep Dip Lane
Dunscroft
Doncaster, DN74AU
Phone
1302842464
Website
sheepdiplane.doncaster.sch.uk

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
147620
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Sheep Dip Lane, Dunscroft, Doncaster, DN7 4AU
Website
www.sheepdiplane.doncaster.sch.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
EXCEED LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Capacity
309 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
242
Free School Meals
55.8% (135 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.3% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
54.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 106.0
2023 105.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
14 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
27
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
242 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.5 per year)

Down -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

"Believe, Achieve and Thrive together"

Inquiry Resilience Inspire Nurture Teamwork

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome back to everyone and to all our new families who have joined our school for the first time this term. Your child will receive a first class education with high quality teaching and learning experiences in a supportive Academy.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Swimming

Facilities

Forest School Reading snuggery areas Purpose built library Sensory garden Beach area Outdoor learning spaces

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

SEND Provision

Sheep Dip Lane Academy has a specialised SEND team including a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Co-ordinator (SENDCo) and Inclusion Manager, with many SEND Support Assistants. All class teachers support children with additional needs in their classes. Training includes sensory circuits, Thrive bereavement support, Thrive, Lunchtime Thrive squad, Team Teach, Occupational therapy, Speech therapy, Physiotherapy, and Moving and handling. The school works in partnership with external agencies including Behaviour Outreach Support Service (BOSS), Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, CAMHS, Educational Psychology, School Nursing Teams, Visual Impairment Teams, ASD Teams and Hearing Impairment Teams. If a child has SEND, the school will discuss with parents/carers to plan support, and information and resources can be found via the Doncaster SEND Local Offer and parent guides.

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