The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (108% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 454
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Doncaster
- Trust
- EXCEED LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Crampton (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Grady Drive, Balby, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 8GA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMore Than Ed Independent School
Independent · 530m away
Journey Education Group
Independent · 530m away
Astrea Academy Woodfields
Secondary · 610m away
Woodfield Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Sycamore Hall Preparatory School
Independent · 1.6km away
Maple Medical PRU
Pupil referral unit · 1.7km away
Cedar Special School
Special school · 1.7km away
The Mallard Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Carr Lodge Academy's Ofsted rating?
Carr Lodge Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Carr Lodge Academy?
Carr Lodge Academy currently has 454 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Carr Lodge Academy take?
Carr Lodge Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Carr Lodge Academy?
Carr Lodge Academy is in Doncaster, DN4 8GA, in the Doncaster local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Carr Lodge Academy have a sixth form?
No, Carr Lodge Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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