Adwick Primary School is a primary school in Doncaster, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Adwick Primary School currently has around 382 pupils on roll, which is about 83% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50% boys and 50% girls. Around 26.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (87.4%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Windmill Balk Lane, Doncaster, DN6 7SH |
| Website: | www.adwickprimaryschool.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01302722762 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Doncaster |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Daniel Dukes |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 150802 |
Ofsted inspection date: 13/11/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 459 |
| Number of Pupils: | 382 |
| Number of Boys: | 191 |
| Number of Girls: | 191 |
| White British | 87.40% | 334 |
| Other White | 6.30% | 24 |
| African | 1.60% | 6 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.00% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 1.00% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 0.50% | 2 |
| Indian | 0.50% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.50% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.30% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adwick Primary School Windmill Balk Lane , DN6 7SH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adwick Park Junior School Windmill Balk Lane , Woodlands DN6 7SH | - not rated | 14 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Adwick Primary School Stafford Road , Woodlands DN6 7LW | - not rated | 491 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Doncaster Lane , Woodlands DN6 7QN | 3out of 4 | 634 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodlands Primary School The Crescent , DN6 7RG | - not rated | 695 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carcroft Middle School Owston Road , Carcroft DN6 8DR | - not rated | 2,311 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brodsworth CofE First and Middle School Park View , Brodsworth DN5 7XF | - not rated | 2,601 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hills Middle School Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9ED | - not rated | 3,046 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Academy Adwick Windmill Balk Lane , Woodlands DN6 7SF | 3out of 4 | 161 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Doncaster Technology College Windmill Balk Lane , Woodlands DN6 7SF | - not rated | 228 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Don Valley Academy Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9DD | 3out of 4 | 2,785 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Don Valley School and Performing Arts College Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9DD | - not rated | 2,785 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Ridge Community School Tenter Balk Lane , Adwick-le-Street DN6 7EF | - not rated | 491 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Ridge Community School Tenter Balk Lane , Adwick-le-Street DN6 7EF | - not rated | 491 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernbank School (Severe Learning Difficulties) Village Street , Adwick-le-Street DN6 7AA | - not rated | 743 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ridge Employability College 10 Ebor Court , Malton Way DN6 7FE | - not rated | 1,706 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.