SchoolScoresPheasant Bank Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
West End Lane, Rossington, Doncaster, DN11 0PQ
01302 651039 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 26 September 2018.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 21 February 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good and may be improving, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
41 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Doncaster comparisons use the 57 of its 108 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 51 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 | Doncaster | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 43rd highest of 57 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Doncaster. Higher than 9% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 90% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 40th highest of 57 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Doncaster. Higher than 11% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 90% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 36th highest of 57 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Doncaster. Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 83% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 20 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 11th highest of 28 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Doncaster. Higher than 36% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 43% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 36 parents who had raised a concern 25th highest of 51 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Doncaster. Higher than 34% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 74% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 31st highest of 57 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Doncaster. Higher than 30% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85%said yes | 82% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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. Doncaster figures pool parents at the Doncaster 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
92 pupils in this year group.
75% — 12 points above the Doncaster average, and 13 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Doncaster | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 75% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 9% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 79% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 84% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 82% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 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 17th highest of 108 state primary schools in Doncaster. Higher than 87% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 46.4% | 31.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 40th highest of 108 state primary schools in Doncaster. Higher than 44% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.8% | 2.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 47th highest of 108 state primary schools in Doncaster. Higher than 60% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.8% | 15.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 56th highest of 108 state primary schools in Doncaster. Higher than 45% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.0% | 16.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 42nd lowest of 108 state primary schools in Doncaster. Lower than 54% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 55th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Doncaster. Lower than 44% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.7% | 13.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 46th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Doncaster. Lower than 55% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 56th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Doncaster. Lower than 46% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8% | 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 18th highest of 107 state primary schools in Doncaster. Higher than 88% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.5 | 11.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 70th highest of 103 state primary schools in Doncaster. Higher than 32% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 7.9% | 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
- Grange Lane Infant Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023)
- St Joseph's School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tornedale Infant Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion)
- Rossington St Michael's CofE Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Willow Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hatchell Wood Primary Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bessacarr Primary 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hawthorn Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Carr Lodge Academy 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter's Catholic Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Pheasant Bank Academy's Ofsted rating?
Pheasant Bank Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 26 September 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 21 February 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good and may be improving, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
How did Pheasant Bank Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 13 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Pheasant Bank Academy?
85% of the 41 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Pheasant Bank Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 137455.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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