Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Mere Lane Armthorpe Doncaster South Yorkshire DN3 2DG |
| Phone | 01302831307 |
| Reference Number | 138705 |
Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy is maintaining the standards identified during its previous inspection, demonstrating effective leadership under headteacher Nicola Parker-Watts. The school prioritizes pupils' safety and well-being, providing a nurturing environment where they can thrive academically and socially. With a focus on character development and opportunities for pupils to engage in extracurricular activities, the school fosters a strong sense of community and belonging. However, there are areas for improvement, particularly in ensuring consistent methods for assessing learning across all subjects and enhancing engagement strategies in lessons.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 446 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.69%
Girls: 47.31% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 23.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 16.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 20 | 53 |
| 2 | 29 | 30 | 59 |
| 3 | 27 | 28 | 55 |
| 4 | 37 | 21 | 58 |
| 5 | 30 | 29 | 59 |
| 6 | 19 | 30 | 49 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 75.6% |
| White, Other | 6.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.3% |
| African | 3.4% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Mar 2025 | School inspection |
| 07 Jan 2020 | School inspection |
| 20 Apr 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Jan 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 30 Sep 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 21 May 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Oct 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Shaw Wood Primary School | |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 04 Oct 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Oct 2006 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and enjoy attending school.
- Strong emphasis on character development and a values-driven approach.
- Well-sequenced curriculum with a focus on essential learning.
- Effective teaching of reading with targeted support.
- Positive behaviour and engagement in learning.
- Commitment to staff well-being and development.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent assessment processes in foundation subjects.
- Need for more effective behaviour strategies in some lessons.
- Some lesson delivery methods are not supporting pupil understanding effectively.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 50 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 52 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 43 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 61 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 49 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 47 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 61 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 40 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 61 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 37 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 61 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 29 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 61 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 44 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 61 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 42 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 61 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 45 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 61 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 60 | 1 |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 4% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.1 | ||
| Writing | 1.4 | ||
| Maths | 3.4 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 18 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Mere Lane, Armthorpe, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 2DB |
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Southfield Primary
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Tranmoor Primary
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Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy
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1.02 miles |
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Kirk Sandall Infant School
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1.2 miles |
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Kirk Sandall Junior School
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1.2 miles |
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Plover Primary School
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Kingfisher Primary Academy
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