New Pastures Primary School is a primary school in Mexborough, serving pupils aged 2 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.

New Pastures Primary School currently has around 258 pupils on roll, which is about 92% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.4% boys and 51.6% girls. Around 37.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.7%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (79.8%). other white pupils make up about 10.9%

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.

School Information

Address: Pitt Street, Mexborough, S64 0LT
Website: www.newpasturesprimary.org.uk
Telephone: 01709583271
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Doncaster
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Sarah Hall
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 148689

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 10/07/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 280
Number of Pupils: 258
Number of Boys: 125
Number of Girls: 133

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.9% 4%
Persistent absence: 18.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British79.80%206
Other White10.90%28
African2.70%7
Other (any other ethnic group)1.20%3
White and Black African1.20%3
Other Asian0.80%2
Gypsy/Roma0.80%2
White and Black Caribbean0.80%2
White and Asian0.80%2
Indian0.40%1
Pakistani0.40%1
Other Mixed0.40%1
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Well Below Average (-3.8)
Writing: Well Below Average (-4.6)
Maths: Well Below Average (-4.0)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
41%
Town average
57%
Local authority average
55%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
4%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
102.0
Town average
103.8
Local authority average
103.9
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
100.0
Town average
102.8
Local authority average
103.6
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
New Pastures Primary School
Pitt Street , S64 0LT
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
New Pastures Primary School
Pitt Street , S64 0LT
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Mexborough Doncaster Road Junior School
Doncaster Road , S64 0LU
- not rated 110 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Windhill Primary School
Hollingworth Close , S64 0PQ
3out of 4 985 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School
Sedgefield Way , S64 0BE
3out of 4 1,053 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Mexborough School
Maple Road , S64 9SD
- not rated 1,763 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Mexborough Academy
Maple Road , S64 9SD
- not rated 1,763 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
The Laurel Academy
Maple Road , S64 9SD
3out of 4 1,973 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
De Warenne Academy
Gardens Lane , Conisbrough DN12 3JY
3out of 4 2,779 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Northcliffe School
Gardens Lane , Conisbrough DN12 3JY
- not rated 2,961 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Dearne Valley College
Manvers Park , Wath-upon-Dearne S63 7EW
- not rated 3,125 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Fullerton House School
Off Tickhill Square , Denaby DN12 4AR
- not rated 1,830 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Athelstane School
Old Road , Conisbrough DN12 3LR
- not rated 2,615 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Redbarn Rowan Pupil Referral Unit
36 Station Street , Swinton S64 8PP
- not rated 2,679 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Pennine View School
Old Road , Conisbrough DN12 3LR
- not rated 2,793 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Pennine View School
Old Road , Conisbrough DN12 3LR
3out of 4 2,793 yd Academy special sponsor led No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.