# Scawsby Junior Academy — Doncaster, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.3/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mrs Lindley (Acting Headteacher)

## Contact

- **Address:** Barnsley Road, Scawsby, Doncaster, DN5 8NQ
- **Phone:** 01302 782100
- **Website:** https://www.scawsbyjunioracademy.co.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/doncaster/scawsby-junior-academy-22682

## About

At Scawsby Junior Academy, our vision is ‘Striving for Excellence'. We aim to prepare all the children in our care with the skills, behaviours and values that will equip them to take their place and make a significant contribution to their local community and the wider world.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — Mar 2015
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Outstanding — Mar 2015

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Excellent School with Caring Staff: I've seen Scawsby Junior Academy transform my child since they joined in Year 3. The teachers are supportive and enthusiastic, and the emphasis on RESPECT is brilliant. I love that they encourage the children to participate in sports and enterprise events, it's great to see my child trying new things! *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — A Great School with Ambitious Goals: I've been blown away by the dedication and enthusiasm of the staff at Scawsby Junior Academy. The school's vision of 'Striving for Excellence' really resonates with me and I feel that my child is getting a well-rounded education. The teachers are always available to talk and the school organised a fantastic SATs preparation programme, which really helped my child feel confident. *(Jun 2022)*
- **4/5** — Happy with Our Experience So Far: We're really enjoying our time at Scawsby Junior Academy. The teachers are great and make learning fun. My child loves participating in the school's sports and activities, and we appreciate the emphasis on community service. We've been happy with the communication from the school and feel that our child is well-supported. *(Apr 2022)*
- **3/5** — A Nice School, but Could Improve: We have fond memories of our time at Scawsby Junior Academy. The teachers were always available to answer questions and the school organised some great trips and activities. However, my child felt that the homework load was sometimes too heavy and they'd have liked more time to relax. Overall, a nice school, but could do with some tweaks. *(Feb 2022)*

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