The short version
Above-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 446
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 23.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Doncaster
- Trust
- ARMTHORPE SHAW WOOD ACADEMY LIMITED
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Parker-Watts (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
January 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
October 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Mere Lane, Armthorpe, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 2DG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmArmthorpe Academy
Secondary · 315m away
Edenthorpe Hall Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Southfield Primary
Primary · 1.2km away
Hungerhill School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Bader Academy
Free school · 1.7km away
Outwood Academy Danum
Secondary · 1.7km away
Sandall Wood School
Special school · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy's Ofsted rating?
Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy?
Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy currently has 446 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy take?
Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy?
Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy is in Doncaster, DN3 2DG, in the Doncaster local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy have a sixth form?
No, Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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