Carr Lodge Academy
Grady Drive, Balby, Doncaster, DN4 8GAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Carr Lodge Academy is a primary school in Doncaster for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 136 schools in Doncaster. It ranks 31st of 95 primary schools in Doncaster. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 January 2019, report published 19 February 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 June 2024
Pupils enjoy attending this caring and inclusive school. Pupils value their learning and have highly positive relationships with staff. Everyone is welcome at this school and made to feel part of a family. Pupils can sit on a 'buddy bench' to get support from their peers if they feel sad, worried or lonely. Pupils achieve well and make excellent progress through the curriculum. Leaders continually refine the curriculum so that it is strengthened further. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are given the precise support they need and make excellent progress in lessons. Children in the early years receive an exceptional quality of support and have an accelerated start to their educational life at school. Pupils enjoy a wide range of extra-curricular experiences. They participate in various clubs such as for art, cooking, choir and mindful crafting. Pupils compete in a range of challenging competitions to develop their computational thinking. They take part in a variety of singing events and a social justice project which includes themes such as climate change and racial and gender equality. Pupils play an active part in leadership of the school. For example, eco-ambassadors keep the local environment clean and promote sustainability. Pupils behave exceptionally well. They are proud of their school. They represent the school's values through respect for each other and adults. They are unfailingly polite to visitors. Pupils feel safe and know there is always a trusted adult they can approach if they need support.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
448 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Carr Lodge Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodfield Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Sycamore Hall Preparatory School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| The Mallard Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Inadequate to requires improvement | Not published |
| Balby Central Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Waverley Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- EXCEED LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah Crampton
- Phone
- 01302230700
- Address
- Grady Drive, Balby, Doncaster, DN4 8GA
- Local authority
- Doncaster
- URN
- 140353
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.