The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 34% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
34%
-28.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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.
12% 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, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 242
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 33.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Doncaster
- Trust
- JAMES MONTGOMERY ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Idell (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Sedgefield Way, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 0BE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMontagu Academy
Primary · 488m away
Windhill Primary School
Primary · 845m away
The Laurel Academy
Secondary · 911m away
New Pastures Primary School
Primary · 965m away
Highwoods Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Swinton Queen Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Barnburgh Primary Academy
Primary · 2.4km away
Denaby Main Primary Academy
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School?
Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School currently has 242 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School take?
Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School?
Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School is in Mexborough, S64 0BE, in the Doncaster local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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