Sheep Dip Lane Academy
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 3–11 · Doncaster
Sheep Dip Lane Academy is a primary school in Doncaster for ages 3–11 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Not judged, from the inspection on 19 November 2024.
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Key facts
- Address
- Sheep Dip Lane, Dunscroft, Doncaster, DN7 4AU
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Doncaster
- Pupils on roll
- 256 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 50.8% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.5
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Not judged Inspected 19 November 2024
Strengths
- “Pupils in this school benefit from an environment that is an oasis of calm, consistency and kindness.”
- “Staff treat pupils with respect and consideration.”
- “Pupils likewise treat each other with this same level of care.”
To improve
- “In some subjects, the activities that pupils are given do not give them the best chance to achieve the ambitious aims of the curriculum.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 19 December 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 76% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 30 first-preference applications, 31 offers in total, 30 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Doncaster.
- Crookesbroom Primary Academy 0.2 mi Good
- Dunsville Primary School 0.7 mi Good
- Travis St Lawrence Church of England Primary School 0.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School 1.6 mi Outstanding
- Stainforth Kirton Lane Primary School 1.7 mi School remains Good
- Long Toft Primary School 1.7 mi Good
- Hatfield Woodhouse Primary School 1.8 mi School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
- Barnby Dun Primary Academy 2.2 mi Good