Askern Moss Road Infant Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Moss Road Askern Doncaster South Yorkshire DN6 0NE |
| Reference Number | 146672 |
Askern Moss Road Infant Academy has demonstrated a good overall effectiveness in its inaugural inspection, achieving good ratings across all areas including education quality, behaviour, personal development, leadership, and early years provision. The school fosters a strong partnership culture, providing students with numerous extracurricular activities that enrich their education, such as sports tournaments and a variety of clubs. While pupils express pride in their school and exhibit good behaviour, attendance remains a challenge, with some students missing school too often, which impacts their learning outcomes.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 122 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.18%
Girls: 50.82% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 36.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 17 | 25 |
| 2 | 16 | 22 | 38 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 76.2% |
| Indian | 3.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| African | 0.8% |
| Caribbean | 0.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Jul 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Jul 2023 | School inspection: |
| 08 Feb 2019 | Academy conversion letter |
| 03 Jul 2018 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Askern Moss Road Infant School | |
| 03 Jul 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 29 Sep 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Sep 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Apr 2005 | Inspection |
| 26 Apr 2005 | Inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are eager to learn and enjoy a wide range of opportunities.
- Strong partnership culture enhances extracurricular offerings.
- Leaders celebrate diversity and promote inclusivity.
- The school provides high-quality art resources and instruction.
- Pupils develop good social skills through community interactions.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in early years education, particularly in Reception Year.
- Some pupils fall behind due to high rates of persistent absence.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 10 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Spa Academy Askern
Sutton Road, Askern, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 0AQ |
0.82 miles |
|
Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy
Alfred Road, Askern, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 0PZ |
0.91 miles |
|
Norton Junior School
Campsall Balk, Norton, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 9DG |
1.69 miles |
|
Norton Infant School
Campsall Balk, Norton, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 9DG |
1.73 miles |
|
Owston Park Primary Academy
Lodge Road, Skellow, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 8PU |
2.51 miles |
|
Carcroft Primary School
Owston Road, Carcroft, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 8DR |
2.64 miles |
|
Toll Bar Primary School
Askern Road, Toll Bar, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 0QR |
3.51 miles |
|
Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Main Street, Kirk Smeaton, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3JY |
3.55 miles |
|
Adwick Primary School
Windmill Balk Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 7SH |
3.91 miles |
|
Barnby Dun Primary Academy
Church Road, Barnby Dun, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 1BG |
4 miles |
|
St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Doncaster Lane, Woodlands, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 7QN |
4.01 miles |
|
Outwood Primary Academy Woodlands
The Crescent, Woodlands, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 7RG |
4.32 miles |
|
Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School
Balne Moor Road, Pollington, Goole, DN14 0DZ |
4.35 miles |
|
Bentley New Village Primary School
Asquith Road, Bentley, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 0NU |
4.39 miles |
|
Arksey Primary School
Ings Way, Arksey, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 0TE |
4.43 miles |
|
Long Toft Primary School
Church Road, Stainforth, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN7 5AB |
4.61 miles |
|
Highfields Primary Academy
Coppice Road, Highfields, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 7JB |
4.62 miles |
|
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Primary School
Finkle Street, Bentley, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 0RP |
4.72 miles |
|
Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy
Jossey Lane, Scawthorpe, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 9ED |
4.77 miles |
|
Kirk Sandall Infant School
Queen Mary Crescent, Kirk Sandall, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 1JT |
4.94 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Campsmount Academy
Ryecroft Road, Norton, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 9AS |
1.93 miles |
|
North Ridge Community School
Tenter Balk Lane, Adwick-le-Street, Woodlands, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 7EF |
3.93 miles |
|
Outwood Academy Adwick
Windmill Balk Lane, Woodlands, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 7SF |
3.96 miles |
|
Don Valley Academy
Jossey Lane, Scawthorpe, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 9DD |
4.98 miles |