Scawsby Junior Academy
URN: 149581 • Doncaster DN5 8NQ
Overview
- Name
- Scawsby Junior Academy
- URN
- 149581
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE ROSE LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 43.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Linsey Cavell (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01302782100
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Barnsley Road, Doncaster DN5 8NQ
Summary
Scawsby Junior Academy, located in Doncaster, serves a mixed-gender population of 359 pupils across four year groups. The school operates as an academy converter and aims to foster a positive learning environment where children develop resilience, a growth mindset, and a lifelong love of learning. With a strong emphasis on respect and healthy competition, the academy encourages participation in sports and enterprise events, recognising both academic and behavioural achievements through its RESPECT scheme.
The school is situated in a community primarily composed of private housing, with around 40% of students coming from out-of-catchment areas. Scawsby Junior Academy has a dedicated team, including a Designated Safeguarding Lead and a Special Educational Needs Coordinator, ensuring that all pupils receive the support they need. The school also offers wraparound care through its Scawsby All Stars programme, providing breakfast and afterschool clubs.
With a commitment to engaging with the wider community, Scawsby Junior Academy seeks to build strong partnerships with parents to enhance the educational experience for all children. The school promotes British values and cultural respect, ensuring a well-rounded education that prepares students for their future contributions to society.
The school is situated in a community primarily composed of private housing, with around 40% of students coming from out-of-catchment areas. Scawsby Junior Academy has a dedicated team, including a Designated Safeguarding Lead and a Special Educational Needs Coordinator, ensuring that all pupils receive the support they need. The school also offers wraparound care through its Scawsby All Stars programme, providing breakfast and afterschool clubs.
With a commitment to engaging with the wider community, Scawsby Junior Academy seeks to build strong partnerships with parents to enhance the educational experience for all children. The school promotes British values and cultural respect, ensuring a well-rounded education that prepares students for their future contributions to society.
Useful links
- Pupil Premium and SEND (DFE Requirements) (sen)
- Home (other)
- Year 3 (other)
- Year 4 (other)
- Year 5 (other)
- Year 6 (other)
- Classes (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Equality, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (other)
- Policies (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
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE ROSE LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 360
- Pupils
- 359
- Boys
- 179
- Girls
- 180
- FSM %
- 20.10
- Open date
- 2023-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 359 | 179 | 180 | 360 | 20.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 358 | 173 | 185 | 360 | 20.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 360 |
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