Arksey Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Ings Way Arksey Doncaster South Yorkshire DN5 0TE |
| Phone | 01302874432 |
| Reference Number | 106676 |
Arksey Primary School is confirmed to be a good school, characterized by a strong sense of community and high expectations from leaders. Pupils are enthusiastic about their learning, particularly in English and mathematics, and feel respected and safe in the school environment. The curriculum is exciting and well-structured, helping pupils develop a broad knowledge base across subjects. However, while the school's strengths are notable, there are areas for improvement concerning the assessment strategies used in wider curriculum subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 72 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.78%
Girls: 47.22% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| 2 | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| 3 | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| 4 | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| 5 | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.7% |
| African | 4.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.8% |
| Asian, Other | 1.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 May 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 May 2022 | School inspection |
| 02 Feb 2017 | Short inspection |
| 13 Sep 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Dec 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Sep 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong sense of belonging and community pride among pupils.
- Exciting and well-structured curriculum that engages pupils.
- High expectations for pupil achievement and behavior.
- Effective teaching of reading and phonics.
- Early identification and support for students with special educational needs.
Areas for Improvement
- Leaders lack a clear picture of the impact of the curriculum in some wider subjects.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 0 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 1 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Bentley New Village Primary School
Asquith Road, Bentley, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 0NU |
0.6 miles |
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Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Primary School
Finkle Street, Bentley, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 0RP |
0.71 miles |
|
Bentley High Street Primary School
High Street, Bentley, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 0AA |
1.05 miles |
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Kingfisher Primary Academy
Coventry Grove, Wheatley, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 4PY |
1.32 miles |
|
Park Primary School
Monmouth Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 4JP |
1.38 miles |
|
Toll Bar Primary School
Askern Road, Toll Bar, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 0QR |
1.44 miles |
|
Kirkby Avenue Primary School
Kirkby Avenue, Bentley, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 9TF |
1.51 miles |
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Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy
Jossey Lane, Scawthorpe, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 9ED |
1.51 miles |
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School
Sandringham Road, Intake, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 5JG |
1.77 miles |
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Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School
Rose Crescent, Scawthorpe, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 9EW |
1.78 miles |
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Sandringham Primary School
Sandringham Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 5LS |
1.8 miles |
|
Town Field Primary School
Thorne Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 2JS |
1.89 miles |
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Scawsby Junior Academy
Barnsley Road, Scawsby, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 8NQ |
1.96 miles |
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Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School
Windsor Walk, Scawsby, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 8NQ |
2 miles |
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Intake Primary Academy
Sidney Road, Intake, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 6EW |
2.01 miles |
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Plover Primary School
Coniston Road, Intake, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 6JL |
2.18 miles |
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Rosedale Primary School
Emley Drive, Scawsby, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 8RL |
2.22 miles |
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Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy
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2.31 miles |
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St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
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2.39 miles |
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Kirk Sandall Infant School
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2.42 miles |
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Hospital Teaching Service
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1.68 miles |
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1.9 miles |
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1.93 miles |
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1.93 miles |
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2.07 miles |
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Hungerhill School
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2.18 miles |
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Heatherwood School
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2.2 miles |
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2.21 miles |
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Doncaster UTC
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2.33 miles |
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2.35 miles |
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Stone Hill School
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2.47 miles |
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Ridgewood School
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2.47 miles |
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Outwood Academy Adwick
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2.81 miles |
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XP East
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2.81 miles |
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XP School
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2.82 miles |
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Harrison College
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2.86 miles |
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Armthorpe Academy
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2.9 miles |
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North Ridge Community School
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3 miles |
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3.77 miles |