Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy
URN: 138705 • Doncaster DN3 2DG
Overview
- Name
- Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy
- URN
- 138705
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ARMTHORPE SHAW WOOD ACADEMY LIMITED
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nicola Parker-Watts (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01302831307
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Mere Lane, Doncaster DN3 2DG
Summary
Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Doncaster, serving 446 pupils with a capacity of 500. The school prioritises creating a safe and nurturing environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional needs of all children. With a focus on high standards in behaviour, attendance, and academic achievement, Shaw Wood Academy aims to foster self-esteem and confidence through its THRIVE ethos.
The curriculum is designed to develop core skills in English and Mathematics, with a strong emphasis on reading to cultivate a lifelong love for literature. The school values the cultural capital that children bring from home, integrating it into their learning experiences to enrich their knowledge and skills over time.
Shaw Wood Academy is committed to inclusivity and community engagement, working closely with local businesses, Armthorpe Parish Council, and other educational institutions. The school encourages parental involvement and believes in building strong partnerships to support each child's development and success. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
The curriculum is designed to develop core skills in English and Mathematics, with a strong emphasis on reading to cultivate a lifelong love for literature. The school values the cultural capital that children bring from home, integrating it into their learning experiences to enrich their knowledge and skills over time.
Shaw Wood Academy is committed to inclusivity and community engagement, working closely with local businesses, Armthorpe Parish Council, and other educational institutions. The school encourages parental involvement and believes in building strong partnerships to support each child's development and success. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
Useful links
- Greenhouse School Websites (other)
- Website design (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Warmsworth Primary School (79.1)
- Bentley High Street Primary School (79.1)
- Hill Top Primary School (76.7)
- St Oswald's CofE Academy (75.5)
- Scawsby Saltersgate Junior School (75.4)
Key details
- LA
- Doncaster
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ARMTHORPE SHAW WOOD ACADEMY LIMITED
- Capacity
- 500
- Pupils
- 446
- Boys
- 235
- Girls
- 211
- FSM %
- 23.20
- Open date
- 2012-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-01-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 446 | 235 | 211 | 500 | 23.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 419 | 217 | 202 | 500 | 24.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 412 | 206 | 206 | 500 | 23.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 412 | 206 | 206 | 500 | 23.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 444 | 225 | 219 | 500 | 21.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 452 | 228 | 224 | 500 | 18.10 |
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