The short version
Above-average SATs results. 76% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 75% 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
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
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.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 106
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 75%
Governance
- Local authority
- Doncaster
- Trust
- DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Benjamin Williams (Head of Academy)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Coppice Road, Highfields, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 7JB
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Highfields Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Highfields Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Highfields Primary Academy?
Highfields Primary Academy currently has 106 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Highfields Primary Academy take?
Highfields Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Highfields Primary Academy?
Highfields Primary Academy is in Doncaster, DN6 7JB, in the Doncaster local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Highfields Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Highfields Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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