The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 258
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 37.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Doncaster
- Trust
- VENN ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Hall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Pitt Street, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 0LT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWindhill Primary School
Primary · 902m away
Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School
Primary · 965m away
Montagu Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Denaby Main Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Fullerton House School
Independent · 1.7km away
The Laurel Academy
Secondary · 1.8km away
St Alban's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 2.0km away
Highwoods Academy
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is New Pastures Primary School's Ofsted rating?
New Pastures Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend New Pastures Primary School?
New Pastures Primary School currently has 258 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does New Pastures Primary School take?
New Pastures Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is New Pastures Primary School?
New Pastures Primary School is in Mexborough, S64 0LT, in the Doncaster local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does New Pastures Primary School have a sixth form?
No, New Pastures Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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