Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy

A good academy converter school in Doncaster. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy.

Doncaster, DN59ED Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

51

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
59.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 70.0%
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

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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
7 July 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
Jossey Lane
Scawthorpe
Doncaster, DN59ED
Phone
1302780246
Website
castlehillsacademy.com

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148777
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Jossey Lane, Scawthorpe, Doncaster, DN5 9ED
Website
www.castlehillsacademy.com
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
LEGER EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
342 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
274
Free School Meals
24.4% (67 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.9% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
10.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
70.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
70.0 (+11.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
10.7 (6.8 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 103.0
2023 101.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
15 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
30
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
274 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Not explicitly stated in extracted text

Head Teacher's Message

Hello and welcome. We are very proud to be Headteachers of Castle Hills Primary Academy, where pupils of different genders, cultures and backgrounds succeed together in harmony. We are a friendly, caring school with high expectations. Our children are encouraged to explore, discover and question through exciting learning opportunities inside and outside the classroom. A calm and stimulating environment is provided with good behaviour and mutual respect modelled by all, where everyone is valued. We work in partnership with parents/carers and the wider community to ensure success, believing children deserve the best possible chances in life and that strong home–school links support this.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Football Dance Rounders Cricket Basketball Netball Athletics Dodgeball

Facilities

Breakfast Club facilities Forest School sessions Nursery provision (30 hours per week)

Curriculum Highlights

Fundamental British Values embedded in the curriculum (democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect and tolerance) PSHCE & RSE delivered via the Jigsaw programme No Outsiders integration across the curriculum Forest School and outdoor learning Medic in a Box programme covering first aid, human biology and NHS basics Careers learning through Primary Futures and Careers Week Active Travel initiatives (Active Travel Award) and healthy living LGBTQ Award and inclusive curriculum

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club (7:15am – 8:45am); Tea Timers/After School Club (3:15pm – 6:00pm).

Admissions Criteria

Nursery admissions include normal and early admission; Nursery sessions are decided by the headteacher. Primary admissions start in Reception in September for children who have had their fourth birthday on or before 31 August, with links to DMBC for admission advice.

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