Balby Central Primary Academy

Details

Age Range3-11 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityDoncaster
AddressLittlemoor Lane, DN4 0LL
URN143962

School Census

Total 458
Girls/Boys 213/245
Girls/Boys Ratio 46.5%/53.5%
% pupils where English not first language 34.5%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 160
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 19.9%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
24/01/2024 Good
22/01/2020 Requires improvement
10/10/2012 Good
Inspection Date 24/01/2024
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 22/01/2020
Quality of Education Requires improvement
Behaviour and Attitudes Requires improvement
Personal Development Requires improvement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement
Inspection Date 10/10/2012
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Primary Results

Primary Results 2024
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard49%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard3%
Reading102
Maths102
Reading Progress-
Writing Progress-
Maths Progress-
Primary Results 2023
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard37
Pupils achieving at a higher standard0
Reading101.0
Maths102.0
Reading Progress-0.4
Writing Progress-2.3
Maths Progress0.8
Primary Results 2019
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard47%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard5%
Reading100.0
Maths102.0
Reading Progress-4.4
Writing Progress-2.8
Maths Progress-3.6
Primary Results 2018
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard38%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard9%
Reading101
Maths99
Reading Progress-2.9
Writing Progress-1.5
Maths Progress-4.3

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications57
As First Preference48
As second preference7
As third preference2
Total Offers Made48
first preference offers48
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications70
As First Preference55
As second preference14
As third preference1
Total Offers Made55
first preference offers55
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications43
As First Preference35
As second preference6
As third preference2
Total Offers Made35
first preference offers35
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications65
As First Preference53
As second preference9
As third preference3
Total Offers Made54
first preference offers53
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications68
As First Preference52
As second preference10
As third preference6
Total Offers Made55
first preference offers52
second preference offers2
third preference offers1
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications70
As First Preference53
As second preference10
As third preference7
Total Offers Made55
first preference offers53
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications53
As First Preference33
As second preference14
As third preference6
Total Offers Made35
first preference offers33
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications79
As First Preference54
As second preference17
As third preference8
Total Offers Made55
first preference offers54
second preference offers1
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree88%
agree0%
disagree13%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree88%
agree0%
disagree6%
strongly disagree0%
don't know6%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree50%
agree38%
disagree6%
strongly disagree6%
don't know0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree19%
agree6%
disagree13%
strongly disagree6%
don't know0%
not applicable56%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree63%
agree25%
disagree6%
strongly disagree6%
don't know0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree69%
agree6%
disagree6%
strongly disagree6%
don't know0%
not applicable13%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes0%
no0%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree0%
agree0%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree56%
agree31%
disagree6%
strongly disagree6%
don't know0%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree88%
agree6%
disagree0%
strongly disagree6%
don't know0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree75%
agree13%
disagree0%
strongly disagree13%
don't know0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree69%
agree19%
disagree0%
strongly disagree6%
don't know6%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree56%
agree31%
disagree6%
strongly disagree0%
don't know6%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree63%
agree25%
disagree6%
strongly disagree6%
don't know0%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes88%
no13%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin50.7%
any other white background ethnic origin17.3%
african ethnic origin6.2%
any other asian background ethnic origin5.8%
gypsy roma ethnic origin5.1%
any other mixed background ethnic origin4.7%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin3%
white and black african ethnic origin1.9%
indian ethnic origin1.1%
pakistani ethnic origin1.1%
any other black background ethnic origin1.1%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin56.6%
any other white background ethnic origin13.3%
any other asian background ethnic origin5.2%
african ethnic origin4.6%
gypsy roma ethnic origin4.1%
any other mixed background ethnic origin3.9%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin3.7%
pakistani ethnic origin2.2%
any other black background ethnic origin1.5%
white and black african ethnic origin1.3%
indian ethnic origin1.3%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.7%
white and asian ethnic origin0.7%

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