Castle Academy
Low Road, Doncaster, DN12 3DWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Castle Academy is a primary school in Doncaster for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 136 schools in Doncaster. It ranks 33rd of 95 primary schools in Doncaster. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 2 July 2024, report published 12 September 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 2 July 2024
Leaders at Castle Academy have established influential values. These include scholarship, aspiration and empathy. Staff consistently display these values through their interactions with pupils. This inspires pupils to do the same. They take pride in their learning and treat those around them with the utmost respect. Leaders have shaped a highly inclusive school culture. Pupils feel valued and are proud to be part of their school community. The school is a very happy place to learn. The school has established an ambitious curriculum for pupils to study. From Reception to Year 6, pupils master the skills that they need to become independent learners. This motivates pupils to be resilient when learning something new or mastering a new skill. Leaders bring the curriculum to life for pupils through the many opportunities that are offered. Pupils join in regular activities to learn outdoors. Some play in the Samba band and others take part in author visits. Pupils build their confidence by taking on many leadership roles within the school. These roles are a golden thread that inspire pupils to make a significant contribution to their school community. They work alongside leaders to help make their school the best it can be. Adults help pupils to manage their own feelings and behaviour well. Pupils understand what adults expect of their behaviour and rise to these expectations. Pupils behave well and have positive attitudes to their learning. The school is helping pupils and families to understand the importance of attendance. Pupils' attendance is improving.
What the school should improve
- Sometimes, the way that new knowledge is shared with pupils does not help them to make connections to the things that they already know. Pupils have some gaps in the important knowledge that they need. The school should build on the strong practice that exists in the school so that pupils are able to connect new learning more securely to the things that they already know.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
23 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
143 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Castle Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowena Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
| Morley Place Academy | 0.5 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 77% met the expected standard |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary and Nursery School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 58% met the expected standard |
| Denaby Main Primary Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Conisbrough Ivanhoe Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 40% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Claire Blagden
- Phone
- 01709513010
- Address
- Low Road, Doncaster, DN12 3DW
- Local authority
- Doncaster
- URN
- 144483
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.