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Where is Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy located?

Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy is located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber, DN5 9ED.

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Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy serves students aged 3 to 11.

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Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy

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In terms of academic performance, Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy has 70% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 127 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 0.0%, 13% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 5.4%.

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OfstedGood · 2024KS2 expected70%Attendance94.6%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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Solid54% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 3–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 127 pupils
SEN support: 28% of pupils

Likely a good fit for

Solid primary foundations — 70% reach the expected standard in reading, writing & maths.
Pupils who need extra support — 28% are on SEN support, above the typical share (~13%).

Based on the latest government data. Every child is different — use this as a starting point, not a verdict.

The area around this school

Environment score: 49/100

Average surroundings

Air quality46/100

Transport access33/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy

At Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

73% met the expected standard in reading and 73% in maths.

Attendance at Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy

Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy has an overall absence rate of 5.4%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy

The teacher turnover rate at Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy is 0.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy

Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy has 127 pupils on roll.

13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

28% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy Ofsted Rating: Good

Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in November 2024. Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy is next inspection expected around 2028.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

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