Atlas Academy
Prospect Place, Doncaster, DN1 3QPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Atlas Academy is a primary school in Doncaster for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 136 schools in Doncaster. It ranks 91st of 95 primary schools in Doncaster. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 October 2024, report published 25 November 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 October 2024
At Atlas Academy, everybody is proud of the community they have created. 'Unity through Diversity' is central to the school's work. Many pupils join school part way through the year and are immediately made to feel welcome and an important member of the school family. School is a safe place, and pupils are happy to attend. The school sets high expectations for its pupils. Published outcomes in national assessments are well below national averages. This is because of high levels of pupil mobility. Pupils who attend this school over time achieve well. Pupils respond positively to the school's clear rules and routines which are introduced from the very start of the early years. Pupils listen carefully in class and display a positive attitude to their learning. Movement around school is calm and orderly. Pupils are kind to one another and know that if they are worried, adults will help them. Bullying is rare and is always addressed by adults. Pupils are keen to share their aspirations. They aim to be 'scholarly' to prepare them well for future, chosen careers. They recognise the importance of being resilient and look forward to the Year 6 residential where they will face new challenges and push themselves 'to the limit'.
What the school should improve
- The school does not check for pupils' understanding in lessons with sufficient rigour. This means that misconceptions are not addressed in a timely manner, and, on occasions, activities are not well matched to pupils' needs. The school should ensure that it accurately and consistently checks pupils' understanding throughout lessons.
- There are insufficient opportunities for pupils to practise and embed basic transcription before they move on to writing composition. Some pupils do not form their letters correctly. Some pupils do not demonstrate the physical strength and dexterity to use the writing tools they are given. The school should ensure that pupils at the early stages of writing are given opportunities to prepare them physically for writing and that pupils are given sufficient opportunity to practise letter formation correctly.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
59 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
423 pupils on roll, with places for 440
Schools near Atlas Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Balby Central Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Hexthorpe Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 21% met the expected standard |
| Town Field Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Lakeside Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 51% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Louise Stanton
- Phone
- 01302363612
- Address
- Prospect Place, Doncaster, DN1 3QP
- Local authority
- Doncaster
- URN
- 144950
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.