The short version
Above-average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- 9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below 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
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 189
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 8.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Doncaster
- Head
- Miss Phyll Havercroft (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
April 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Cadeby Road, Sprotbrough, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 7SD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSprotbrough Orchard Infant School
Primary · Very close
Warmsworth Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Waverley Academy
Primary · 2.0km away
Richmond Hill Primary Academy
Primary · 2.1km away
The Levett School
Pupil referral unit · 2.1km away
The Mallard Academy
Primary · 2.5km away
Cedar Special School
Special school · 2.5km away
Maple Medical PRU
Pupil referral unit · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Copley Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Copley Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Copley Junior School?
Copley Junior School currently has 189 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Copley Junior School take?
Copley Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Copley Junior School?
Copley Junior School is in Doncaster, DN5 7SD, in the Doncaster local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Copley Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Copley Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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