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Spa Academy Askern
Requires Improvementgraded 14/11/2023Ages 7–11239 pupils
Spa Academy Askern is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Doncaster. The school has around 239 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 14/11/2023 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Families comparing primary schools in Doncaster can view Spa Academy Askern's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Doncaster (DN6 0AQ), Spa Academy Askern serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspectionRequires Improvement
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
Last inspected 14/11/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 2 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Quality of education
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)48%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)3%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score101
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score103
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake50.6%
Free school meals50.6%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language10.7%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled64%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.5%
Attendance91.5%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher22.8
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence27.7%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Doncaster
All schools in Doncaster →Askern Littlemoor Infant AcademyGood · 0.2 miAskern Moss Road Infant AcademyGood · 0.8 miNorton Junior SchoolGood · 1.6 miNorton Infant SchoolGood · 1.6 miCarcroft Primary SchoolGood · 1.9 miCampsmount AcademyGood · 1.6 mi
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