SchoolScoresCopley Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Cadeby Road, Sprotbrough, Doncaster, DN5 7SD
01302 856445 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 14 April 2026 , published 7 June 2026.
In short: 1 strong, 5 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
39 pupils in this year group.
74% — 11 points above the Doncaster average, and 12 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Doncaster | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 74% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 85% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 79% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 82% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Doncaster. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Doncaster | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 104th highest of 108 state primary schools in Doncaster. Higher than 13% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.5% | 31.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 103rd highest of 108 state primary schools in Doncaster. Higher than 5% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 2.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 48th highest of 108 state primary schools in Doncaster. Higher than 57% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.3% | 15.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 90th highest of 108 state primary schools in Doncaster. Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 16.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Doncaster. Lower than 94% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 108 state primary schools in Doncaster. Lower than 92% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 13.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 54th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Doncaster. Lower than 50% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.1 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 49th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Doncaster. Lower than 54% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 24th highest of 107 state primary schools in Doncaster. Higher than 88% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.3 | 22.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 15th highest of 107 state primary schools in Doncaster. Higher than 90% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.7 | 11.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 53rd highest of 103 state primary schools in Doncaster. Higher than 45% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 11.1% | 12.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Sprotbrough Orchard Infant School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- Warmsworth Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Waverley Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Richmond Hill Primary Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Mallard Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024, before conversion)
- Edlington Victoria Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), improved significantly 2025 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hexthorpe Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 21% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sycamore Hall Preparatory School 1.7 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 strong, 2 expected · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Balby Central Primary Academy 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Copley Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Copley Junior School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 14 April 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 1 strong, 5 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did Copley Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 12 points above the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 106722.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.