Hawthorn Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Elmham Road Cantley Doncaster South Yorkshire DN4 6LQ |
| Phone | 01302535906 |
| Reference Number | 147797 |
Hawthorn Primary School, which has not been inspected previously under section 5 of the Education Act 2005, has shown notable improvement under new leadership and is performing well across all evaluated domains. The school environment is characterized by secure relationships among pupils and staff, and a positive behavior culture that has led to decreased behavior incidents. Pupils feel safe and value the support provided by adults in the school, indicating a successful nurturing environment that promotes both academic and personal development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 233 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.93%
Girls: 51.07% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 43.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 22.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| 2 | 16 | 17 | 33 |
| 3 | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| 4 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 5 | 16 | 12 | 28 |
| 6 | 15 | 18 | 33 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 65.2% |
| White, Other | 12.9% |
| African | 5.2% |
| Asian, Other | 3.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 26 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2024 | School inspection: |
| 08 Apr 2020 | Academy conversion letter |
| 04 Feb 2019 | Monitoring visit |
| Previously as Hawthorn Primary School | |
| 04 Feb 2019 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 Mar 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Mar 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Dec 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Dec 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 Feb 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Feb 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Mar 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Mar 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Dec 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Dec 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jul 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Jul 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 19 Mar 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 19 Mar 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Dec 2012 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Dec 2012 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 Jul 2012 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 Jul 2012 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Jan 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Jan 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Apr 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Apr 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Mar 2000 | Full inspection |
| 27 Mar 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations for pupil achievement set by leaders.
- Ambitious curriculum designed with clear learning progression.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Strong emphasis on reading and phonics with well-matched resources.
- Positive personal development initiatives including varied educational visits.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent adaptation of tasks and questions in some lessons.
- Subject leaders do not consistently utilize quality assurance to inform staff development.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2019. 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. | 53 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 67 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 58 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 67 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 39 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 67 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 46 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 11 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 47 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 67 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 30 | 23 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 42 | 19 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 67 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 47 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 67 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 42 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 67 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 46 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 67 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 47 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 67 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 43 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 67 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 63 | 4 |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 6% |
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 | ||
| Writing | 2.2 | ||
| Maths | 0.5 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 5 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 3 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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