Epworth Primary Academy

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Birchfield Road, Epworth, Doncaster, DN9 1DLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Epworth Primary Academy is a primary school in Doncaster for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 90 schools in North Lincolnshire. It ranks 6th of 95 primary schools in Doncaster. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2014.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 10 December 2014, report published 12 January 2015

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 5 June 2024

Pupils are proud to attend this exceptionally kind and caring school. They are cared for and feel safe. Pupils show this kindness to others. Pupils enjoy learning a foreign language to help pupils from another culture feel welcome. They flourish personally in this exceptional school. Pupils meet the school's highly ambitious expectations for behaviour and progress. Pupils settle to learning activities with enthusiasm. They display exemplary attitudes to their learning. Pupils achieve well in end of key stage tests and assessments. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) also benefit from the excellent quality of education. Skilled adults ensure their needs are met. Pupils with SEND achieve well and flourish in this kind school. Pupils show great empathy for one another. Dedicated pupil well-being ambassadors are on duty at lunchtimes. They provide support to their peers should they need it. The school offers pupils an extensive and stimulating array of trips and visits. Pupils excitedly explain how the school will support them with requests for different visits, such as a recent equestrian event. Leaders ensure that all pupils, including those with SEND, can access these activities. Pupils discover new interests. They thrive through the broad experiences the school provides.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

44 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths84%

84%, 22 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths16%

16%, 8 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

306 pupils on roll, with places for 341

Eligible for free school meals11.1%

11.1%, 15.4 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language5.2%

5.2%, 16.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support15%

15%, 0.2 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.2%

4.2%, 1.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Epworth Primary Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Belton All Saints CofE Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good65% met the expected standard
Haxey Cofe Primary Academy2 milesOfsted: Good73% met the expected standard
St Martin's Cofe Primary Academy3 milesOfsted: Requires improvement47% met the expected standard
Westwoodside Church of England Academy3 milesOfsted: Good57% met the expected standard
West Butterwick C of E Primary Academy4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement75% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
ISLE EDUCATION TRUST
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Camish
Address
Birchfield Road, Epworth, Doncaster, DN9 1DL
Local authority
North Lincolnshire
URN
138712

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.