Atlas Academy
URN: 144950 • Doncaster DN1 3QP
Overview
- Name
- Atlas Academy
- URN
- 144950
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 44.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Melisha Trotman (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01302363612
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Prospect Place, Doncaster DN1 3QP
Summary
Atlas Academy is a primary school located in central Doncaster, South Yorkshire, catering to approximately 416 pupils aged from Nursery to Year 6. As part of the Astrea Academy Trust, the school is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where every child feels safe and valued. The academy promotes high expectations for both staff and students, aiming to cultivate confident, resilient, and independent learners.
The curriculum at Atlas Academy is knowledge-rich and structured, with a strong emphasis on phonics and vocabulary acquisition. The school prioritises cultural awareness and aspiration, ensuring that all pupils have access to high-quality teaching and learning experiences. Ongoing staff development supports the continuous improvement of pedagogical practices, which is essential for enhancing student outcomes.
Governance at Atlas Academy is overseen by a Trust Management Board, which provides guidance and support to drive educational improvements. The school values strong attendance, positive behaviour, and aims to diminish achievement gaps among disadvantaged and vulnerable pupil groups, reinforcing its commitment to unity through diversity.
The curriculum at Atlas Academy is knowledge-rich and structured, with a strong emphasis on phonics and vocabulary acquisition. The school prioritises cultural awareness and aspiration, ensuring that all pupils have access to high-quality teaching and learning experiences. Ongoing staff development supports the continuous improvement of pedagogical practices, which is essential for enhancing student outcomes.
Governance at Atlas Academy is overseen by a Trust Management Board, which provides guidance and support to drive educational improvements. The school values strong attendance, positive behaviour, and aims to diminish achievement gaps among disadvantaged and vulnerable pupil groups, reinforcing its commitment to unity through diversity.
Useful links
- Trust Policies (governance)
- Governance (governance)
- Open Events (calendar)
- About Astrea (other)
- About Atlas Academy (other)
- Performance Information (other)
- Policies (other)
- Values and Ethos (other)
- Who’s Who? (other)
- Term Dates (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
- ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 440
- Pupils
- 416
- Boys
- 208
- Girls
- 208
- FSM %
- 44.60
- Open date
- 2017-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 416 | 208 | 208 | 440 | 44.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 440 | 231 | 209 | 420 | 41.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 305 | 142 | 163 | 280 | 39.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 305 | 142 | 163 | 280 | 39.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 304 | 154 | 150 | 280 | 47.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 291 | 150 | 141 | 280 | 34.80 |
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