Sheep Dip Lane Academy, based in Doncaster, provides primary education, 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.
Sheep Dip Lane Academy currently has around 241 pupils on roll, which is about 78% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.5% boys and 46.5% girls. Around 56.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (86.3%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Sheep Dip Lane, Doncaster, DN7 4AU |
| Website: | www.sheepdiplane.doncaster.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01302842464 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Doncaster |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Faye Parish |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 147620 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/11/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 309 |
| Number of Pupils: | 241 |
| Number of Boys: | 129 |
| Number of Girls: | 112 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 16.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 86.30% | 208 |
| Other White | 6.20% | 15 |
| Other Asian | 2.10% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 1.70% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 0.80% | 2 |
| Indian | 0.80% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.40% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatfield Sheep Dip Lane Primary School Sheep Dip Lane , Dunscroft DN7 4AU | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheep Dip Lane Academy Sheep Dip Lane , Dunscroft DN7 4AU | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatfield Crookesbroom Primary School Crookesbroom Lane , Hatfield DN7 6JP | - not rated | 377 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crookesbroom Primary Academy Crookesbroom Lane , Hatfield DN7 6JP | 3out of 4 | 377 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunsville Primary School Broadway , Dunsville DN7 4HX | - not rated | 1,182 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatfield Visual Arts College Ash Hill , Hatfield DN7 6JH | - not rated | 522 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Hill Academy Ash Hill , Hatfield DN7 6JH | 3out of 4 | 522 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatfield Ash Hill Middle School Ash Hill Road , Hatfield DN7 6JJ | - not rated | 267 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Middle School Cuckoo Lane , Hatfield DN7 6QE | - not rated | 1,162 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunscroft Abbey CofE Middle School Station Road , Dunscroft DN7 4EG | - not rated | 1,218 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stainforth Middle School Church Road , Stainforth DN7 5AB | - not rated | 2,959 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase School Ash Hill , Hatfield DN7 6JH | - not rated | 440 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice School Ash Hill Road , Hatfield DN7 6JH | 3out of 4 | 590 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice School Ash Hill Road , Hatfield DN7 6JH | - not rated | 590 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.