The Mallard Academy is a primary school in Doncaster, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led 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.
The Mallard Academy currently has around 360 pupils on roll, which is about 86% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.2% boys and 45.8% girls. Around 42.9% 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.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (62.5%). african pupils make up about 13.3% , followed by other white at 13.1%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Cedar Road, Doncaster, DN4 9HU |
| Website: | https://www.themallardacademy.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01302859116 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Doncaster |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr David Richardson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 150367 |
Ofsted inspection date: 01/10/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 360 |
| Number of Boys: | 195 |
| Number of Girls: | 165 |
| White British | 62.50% | 225 |
| African | 13.30% | 48 |
| Other White | 13.10% | 47 |
| Pakistani | 2.20% | 8 |
| Other Asian | 1.70% | 6 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.40% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.10% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 1.10% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.60% | 2 |
| Indian | 0.60% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.60% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.60% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.30% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mallard Academy Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HU | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nightingale Infant School Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9EY | - not rated | 330 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ambler Junior School Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HU | - not rated | 330 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mallard Primary School Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HU | - not rated | 330 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley Primary School Douglas Road , Balby DN4 0UB | - not rated | 574 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warmsworth Middle School Mill Lane , Warmsworth DN4 9RG | - not rated | 1,492 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edlington Victoria Middle School Victoria Road , Edlington DN12 1BN | - not rated | 2,445 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balby Carr Community Academy Weston Road , Balby DN4 8ND | - not rated | 1,672 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balby Carr Community Sports and Science College Weston Road , Balby DN4 8ND | - not rated | 1,672 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Astrea Academy Woodfields Weston Road , DN4 8ND | 3out of 4 | 1,707 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodfield Middle School Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HU | - not rated | 330 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Balby Middle School Oswin Avenue , Balby DN4 0NY | - not rated | 1,034 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hexthorpe Middle School Urban Road , DN4 0HH | - not rated | 1,825 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Medical PRU Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HT | 3out of 4 | 341 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Special School Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HT | - not rated | 359 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sycamore Hall Preparatory School 1 Hall Flat Lane , Balby DN4 8PT | - not rated | 908 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| More Than Ed Independent School Cherry Tree Court , Cherry Tree Way Woodfield Park DN4 8QN | - not rated | 1,359 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Journey Education Group Oak Tree Lodge , Tickhill Road DN4 8QN | - not rated | 1,359 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.