The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 47 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 445
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 40%
Governance
- Local authority
- Doncaster
- Trust
- THE ROSE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Emma Cooke (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Littlemoor Lane, Balby, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 0LL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School
Primary · 423m away
Hexthorpe Primary School
Primary · 554m away
Atlas Academy
Primary · 858m away
Harrison College
Special school · 1.0km away
Sycamore Hall Preparatory School
Independent · 1.1km away
Doncaster UTC
Secondary · 1.2km away
Woodfield Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
North Bridge Enterprise College
Independent · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Balby Central Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Balby Central Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Balby Central Primary Academy?
Balby Central Primary Academy currently has 445 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Balby Central Primary Academy take?
Balby Central Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Balby Central Primary Academy?
Balby Central Primary Academy is in Doncaster, DN4 0LL, in the Doncaster local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Balby Central Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Balby Central Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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