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What is Waverley Academy's Ofsted rating?

Waverley Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2022).

Where is Waverley Academy located?

Waverley Academy is located in Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber, DN4 0UB.

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Waverley Academy serves students aged 3 to 11.

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Waverley Academy — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Waverley Academy

Waverley Academy is a primary academy in Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, Waverley Academy has 65% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 87 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 11.1%, 43% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 5.5%.

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OfstedGood · 2022KS2 expected65%Attendance94.5%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

Exam & assessment results
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6.9

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Strong71% 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 Waverley 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: 87 pupils
SEN support: 14% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Above par for its intake

Waverley Academy is in the upper half for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (31–85% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

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The area around this school

Environment score: 26/100

Below-average surroundings

Air quality26/100

Transport access44/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Waverley Academy

At Waverley Academy, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

77% met the expected standard in reading and 77% in maths.

Attendance at Waverley Academy

Waverley Academy has an overall absence rate of 5.5%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Waverley Academy

The teacher turnover rate at Waverley Academy is 11.1%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Waverley Academy

Waverley Academy has 87 pupils on roll.

43% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

14% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Waverley Academy Ofsted Rating: Good

Waverley Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in September 2022 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Waverley Academy is due for reinspection this year (2026).

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 Waverley 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.

Ofsted data is shown for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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