SchoolScoresSpa Academy Askern
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of LEGER EDUCATION TRUST
Sutton Road, Askern, Doncaster, DN6 0AQ
01302 700332 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 2 June 2026 , published 12 July 2026.
In short: 1 strong, 2 expected, 3 needs attention, 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. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than 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.
What parents say
62 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
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 48th highest of 57 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Doncaster. Higher than 7% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 90% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 42nd highest of 57 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Doncaster. Higher than 10% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 90% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 50th highest of 57 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Doncaster. Higher than 6% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 66% | 83% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 31 parents whose child had been bullied 14th highest of 28 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Doncaster. Higher than 26% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 45% | 43% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 49 parents who had raised a concern 46th highest of 51 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Doncaster. Higher than 5% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 55% | 74% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 48th highest of 57 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Doncaster. Higher than 6% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 66%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
49 pupils in this year group.
61% — 2 points below the Doncaster average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Doncaster | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 61% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 69% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 61% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 71% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 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 11th highest of 108 state primary schools in Doncaster. Higher than 90% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 49.8% | 31.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 88th highest of 108 state primary schools in Doncaster. Higher than 13% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 2.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 13th highest of 108 state primary schools in Doncaster. Higher than 88% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.2% | 15.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 53rd highest of 108 state primary schools in Doncaster. Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.4% | 16.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 107th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Doncaster. Lower than 3% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.3% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 106th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Doncaster. Lower than 3% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 27.2% | 13.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 106th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Doncaster. Lower than 1% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 20.5 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 107th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Doncaster. Lower than 1% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 7.5% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 30th highest of 107 state primary schools in Doncaster. Higher than 81% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.4 | 22.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 80th highest of 107 state primary schools in Doncaster. Higher than 42% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.3 | 11.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 5th highest of 103 state primary schools in Doncaster. Higher than 95% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 38.8% | 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
- Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- Askern Moss Road Infant Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Norton Junior School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Norton Infant School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed, may be improving 2023
- Owston Park Primary Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Carcroft Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Spa Academy Askern's Ofsted rating?
Spa Academy Askern was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 2 June 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 1 strong, 2 expected, 3 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did Spa Academy Askern do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Spa Academy Askern?
66% of the 62 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Spa Academy Askern 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 146998.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.