Highwoods Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Highwoods Road Mexborough South Yorkshire S64 9ES |
| Phone | 01709583273 |
| Reference Number | 144539 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 213 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.83%
Girls: 51.17% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 45.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 16 | 28 |
| 2 | 16 | 11 | 27 |
| 3 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 4 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 5 | 9 | 11 | 20 |
| 6 | 17 | 12 | 29 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.4% |
| White, Other | 7% |
| Unclassified | 2.8% |
| Chinese | 0.9% |
| African | 0.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2022-01-17 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-11-23 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2017-06-06 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Mexborough Highwoods Primary School | ||
| 2017-03-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-09-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-01-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-07-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-02-02 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2017-03-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-09-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-01-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-07-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-02-02 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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 | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 102 | Unlock | Unlock |
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 | 0.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 4.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 1.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage 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.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Montagu Academy
Park Road, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 9PH |
0.53 miles |
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Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School
Sedgefield Way, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 0BE |
0.82 miles |
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Swinton Queen Primary School
Queen Street, Swinton, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 8NE |
0.83 miles |
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Brookfield Junior Academy
Lime Grove, Mexborough, S64 8TQ |
1.22 miles |
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Wath Victoria Primary School
Sandymount Road, Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 7AD |
1.24 miles |
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New Pastures Primary School
Pitt Street, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 0LT |
1.3 miles |
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Windhill Primary School
Hollingworth Close, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 0PQ |
1.34 miles |
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Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School
Broadway, Swinton, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 8HF |
1.46 miles |
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Lacewood Primary School
Carr Head Lane, Bolton-on-Dearne, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 8DA |
1.59 miles |
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Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy
Meadow View Road, Kilnhurst, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 5UA |
1.73 miles |
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Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Fitzwilliam Street, Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 7HG |
1.75 miles |
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Wath Central Primary School
Fitzwilliam Street, Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 7HG |
1.77 miles |
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Carrfield Primary Academy
Highgate Lane, Bolton-on-Dearne, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 8AL |
1.79 miles |
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Heather Garth Primary School Academy
Billingley View, Bolton-on-Dearne, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 8ES |
1.86 miles |
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Barnburgh Primary Academy
Church Lane, Barnburgh, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 7EZ |
1.92 miles |
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Kilnhurst Primary School
Hooton Road, Kilnhurst, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 5TA |
2.04 miles |
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Wath Church of England Primary School
Barnsley Road, Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 6PY |
2.06 miles |
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Denaby Main Primary Academy
School Walk, Denaby Main, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN12 4HZ |
2.3 miles |
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Highgate Primary Academy
Nicholas Lane, Goldthorpe, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 9AS |
2.35 miles |
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Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School
Kilnhurst Road, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S62 5LH |
2.39 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Laurel Academy
Maple Road, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 9SD |
0.32 miles |
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Milton School
Storey Street, Swinton, Mexborough, S64 8QG |
0.94 miles |
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Swinton Academy
East Avenue, Swinton, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 8JW |
1.41 miles |
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Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities
Wath Wood Road, Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 7PQ |
1.6 miles |
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Wath Academy
Sandygate, Wath-on-Dearne, Rotherham, S63 7NW |
1.64 miles |
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Astrea Academy Dearne
Goldthorpe Road, Goldthorpe, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 9EW |
1.98 miles |
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Pennine View School
Old Road, Conisbrough, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN12 3LR |
2.8 miles |
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De Warenne Academy
Gardens Lane, Conisbrough, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN12 3JY |
2.87 miles |
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Rawmarsh Community School
Monkwood Road, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S62 7GA |
3.02 miles |
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Thrybergh Academy
Park Lane, Thrybergh, Rotherham, S65 4BP |
3.41 miles |
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The Robert Ogden School
Clayton Lane, Thurnscoe, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S63 0BG |
3.67 miles |
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Netherwood Academy
Dove Valley Way, Wombwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 8FE |
4.43 miles |
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Wingfield Academy
Wingfield Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S61 4AU |
4.84 miles |
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Clifton Community School
Middle Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 2SN |
4.91 miles |