Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy
Jossey Lane, Scawthorpe, Doncaster, DN5 9EDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy is a primary school in Doncaster for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 136 schools in Doncaster. It ranks 13th of 95 primary schools in Doncaster. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 July 2016, report published 22 September 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 November 2024
This is a welcoming and happy school, where everyone is included. The school wants pupils to 'be the best they can be'. It is successful in this mission. Pupils excel here. The core values of pride, ambition, integrity and responsibility are alive in classrooms and around the school. The school has high expectations for all its pupils. Pupils rise to meet these expectations. They leave Scawthorpe Castle Hills exceptionally well prepared for secondary school, both academically and socially. The school is highly adept at meeting the different needs that pupils have. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) achieve highly because of this. Behaviour is exemplary. Pupils are kind, friendly and respectful of others. They work hard and are interested in their work. Pupils are happy and feel safe. The school helps pupils to understand their emotions. This helps them to remain calm and focused. Everyone is welcomed and celebrated at Scawthorpe Castle Hills. Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the curriculum. Fundamental British values, such as tolerance are taught and celebrated. The school's outdoor provision in 'the knight's holt' is exceptional. It brings the curriculum to life through science lessons and purposeful outdoor education.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
38 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
276 pupils on roll, with places for 342
Schools near Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Bentley High Street Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 78% met the expected standard |
| Rosedale Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Scawsby Junior Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- LEGER EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Neil Harris
- Phone
- 01302780246
- Address
- Jossey Lane, Scawthorpe, Doncaster, DN5 9ED
- Local authority
- Doncaster
- URN
- 148777
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.