The short version
Above-average SATs results. 77% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- 47% 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
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 33 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 201
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 47.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Doncaster
- Trust
- EMPOWERING MINDS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Paul Rust (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Highwoods Road, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 9ES
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Laurel Academy
Secondary · 523m away
Montagu Academy
Primary · 848m away
Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Swinton Queen Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Milton School
Special school · 1.5km away
Brookfield Primary Academy
Primary · 2.0km away
Wath Victoria Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
New Pastures Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Highwoods Academy's Ofsted rating?
Highwoods Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Highwoods Academy?
Highwoods Academy currently has 201 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Highwoods Academy take?
Highwoods Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Highwoods Academy?
Highwoods Academy is in Mexborough, S64 9ES, in the Doncaster local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Highwoods Academy have a sixth form?
No, Highwoods Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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