The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 239
- Capacity
- 61%
- FSM
- 49.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Doncaster
- Trust
- LEGER EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Kathryn Housley
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Sutton Road, Askern, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 0AQ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Spa Academy Askern's Ofsted rating?
Spa Academy Askern was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Spa Academy Askern?
Spa Academy Askern currently has 239 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Spa Academy Askern take?
Spa Academy Askern caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Spa Academy Askern?
Spa Academy Askern is in Doncaster, DN6 0AQ, in the Doncaster local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Spa Academy Askern have a sixth form?
No, Spa Academy Askern does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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