Is Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 13 November 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 8th of 98 primary schools in Doncaster. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 74% of pupils at Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy?

Applications for Reception places at Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy

Jossey Lane, Scawthorpe, Doncaster, DN5 9ED

Local ranking8th of 98 primary schools in Doncaster

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

342

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 13 November 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 74.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 11.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 82.0%
Writing (Expected): 74.0%
Maths (Expected): 82.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 79.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 108.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 38

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 268
Boys: 143 (52%)
Girls: 133 (48%)
Capacity: 342 (81% full)
SEND: 27.6%
FSM Eligible: 19.8%
EAL: 7.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.7%
SEN Support: 23.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 13.7
Budget per Pupil: £7,518/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 8.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 89.2%
White Other: 9.7%
Mixed Other: 0.8%
Other: 0.4%

89.2%

White British

9.7%

White Other

0.8%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01302780246

eht@castlehillsacademy.com

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Jossey Lane

Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 148777
UKPRN: 10089240
Establishment No.: 2104
Trust: LEGER EDUCATION TRUST

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