How many pupils does Highwoods Academy have?

Highwoods Academy has 201 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Highwoods Academy's Ofsted rating?

Highwoods Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 November 2021).

How does Highwoods Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

67% of pupils at Highwoods Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Highwoods Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Highwoods Academy is part of EMPOWERING MINDS ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Highwoods Academy?

Highwoods Academy is located at Highwoods Road, Mexborough, Doncaster, S64 9ES.

Highwoods Academy

Highwoods Road, Mexborough, Doncaster, S64 9ES

Good

Inspected 23 November 2021

Good

Ofsted

67%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

201

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Highwoods Academy

Highwoods Academy is an academy converter in Mexborough, Doncaster, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 201 pupils on roll. It is part of EMPOWERING MINDS ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 November 2021) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 47.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 12.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Doncaster →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 201 / 262 (77%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 23 November 2021

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

47.5%

Free school meals

12.1%

EAL

SEN support

11.9%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

67%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

111

Avg reading score

106

Avg maths score

Attendance

6.4%

Overall absence

17.9%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

5.92

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -2.0 vs 2023/24

33.4

Pupils per teacher

↑ +7.8 vs 2023/24

8.75

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24

£49,935

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 43% on leadership pay

↑ +£7,861 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.4 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,545

Spend per pupil

£7,449

Income per pupil

48%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Highwoods Road, Mexborough, Doncaster, S64 9ES
Phone: 01709583273
Head Teacher: Paul Rust
Website: www.highwoods.doncaster.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Highwoods Academy?: Highwoods Academy is an academy converter in Mexborough, Doncaster, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Highwoods Academy have?: Highwoods Academy has 201 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Highwoods Academy's Ofsted rating?: Highwoods Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 November 2021).
How does Highwoods Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 67% of pupils at Highwoods Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Highwoods Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Highwoods Academy is part of EMPOWERING MINDS ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Highwoods Academy?: Highwoods Academy is located at Highwoods Road, Mexborough, Doncaster, S64 9ES.

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