SchoolScoresMexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Part of JAMES MONTGOMERY ACADEMY TRUST
Sedgefield Way, Mexborough, S64 0BE
01709 582619 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 26 March 2013. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 15 January 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
20 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Mexborough comparisons use the 3 of its 10 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 7 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Mexborough | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Mexborough. Higher than 23% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 1st highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Mexborough. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Mexborough. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 88% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 14 parents who had raised a concern 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Mexborough. Higher than 58% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 86% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Mexborough. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 8%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Mexborough figures pool parents at the Mexborough schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
29 pupils in this year group.
34% — 29 points below the Doncaster average, and 28 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Doncaster | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 34% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 72% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 48% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 59% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 33 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (91%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 49 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.1
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Doncaster | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 5th highest of 10 state primary schools in Mexborough. Higher than 76% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 36.5% | 31.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 10 state primary schools in Mexborough. Higher than 47% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 2.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 10 state primary schools in Mexborough. Higher than 71% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.8% | 15.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 5th highest of 10 state primary schools in Mexborough. Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.0% | 16.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 6th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Mexborough. Lower than 41% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Mexborough. Lower than 50% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.7% | 13.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 8th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Mexborough. Lower than 22% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.7 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 8th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Mexborough. Lower than 24% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.41% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 10 state primary schools in Mexborough. Higher than 92% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 25.1 | 22.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 10th highest of 10 state primary schools in Mexborough. Higher than 19% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.8 | 11.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 5th highest of 10 state primary schools in Mexborough. Higher than 44% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 10.9% | 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
- Montagu Academy 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Windhill Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- New Pastures Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Highwoods Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Swinton Queen Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Barnburgh Primary Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Denaby Main Primary Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brookfield Primary Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Alban's Catholic Primary and Nursery School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wath Victoria Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 26 March 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 15 January 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 34% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 28 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School?
90% of the 20 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 33 families put Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 30 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 143581.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.