The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 44% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 153
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 43.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Doncaster
- Trust
- ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Claire Blagden
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Low Road, Doncaster, DN12 3DW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDe Warenne Academy
Secondary · 686m away
Rowena Academy
Primary · 697m away
Morley Place Academy
Primary · 834m away
St Alban's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 940m away
Fullerton House School
Independent · 1.3km away
Denaby Main Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Pennine View School
Special school · 1.6km away
Conisbrough Ivanhoe Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Castle Academy's Ofsted rating?
Castle Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Castle Academy?
Castle Academy currently has 153 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Castle Academy take?
Castle Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Castle Academy?
Castle Academy is in Doncaster, DN12 3DW, in the Doncaster local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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