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Schools in Armthorpe

A town in Doncaster

  • Town
  • 7 schools and nurseries
  • 2,048 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were below England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Armthorpe at a glance

Strong results at 11, weaker results at 16

How Armthorpe's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries74 primary · 1 secondary · 2 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1169%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths39%Attainment 8 42.6, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary20%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school14%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Armthorpe

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Armthorpe primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Armthorpe

4 mainstream schools in Armthorpe, best first

Southfield Primary

Doncaster, DN3 3BN · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results well above the England average.

31 first choices, 30 offers made

Met the standard at 1193%

England 62%

Days missed
4.9%
Pupils
248
Pupils per teacher
25.2
View school Southfield Primary

Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy

Doncaster, DN3 2DG · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

54 first choices, 55 offers made

Met the standard at 1172%

England 62%

Days missed
4.1%
Pupils
462
Pupils per teacher
25.2
View school Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy
See all 4 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Armthorpe

1 mainstream schools in Armthorpe, best first

Armthorpe Academy

Doncaster, DN3 2DA · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Requires improvement

Results below the England average.

123 first choices, 148 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1642.6

England 46.2

Days missed
6.5%
Pupils
695
Pupils per teacher
17.3
View school Armthorpe Academy

Nurseries in Armthorpe

2 in Armthorpe, highest Ofsted grade first

The map

Every school in Armthorpe, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Armthorpe Academy, Requires improvementArmthorpe Shaw Wood Academy, GoodSouthfield Primary, Expected standard or betterTranmoor Primary, GoodOur Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy, GoodArmthorpe Daycare Nursery, GoodWillow Grove Childcare
  • Good4
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not graded yet2
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Armthorpe school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Armthorpe's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

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Armthorpe vs England

How good are Armthorpe's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Armthorpe

ArmthorpeEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 3 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    0 of the 1 with a grade.

    0%

    England 93%

    Below England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    69%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    39%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    14%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    20%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 4 schools that have one.

75%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good3
  • Requires improvement1
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Armthorpe in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%65%80%20182019202320242025
69% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap20%35%50%2018201920222023202420252026
39% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
14% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Armthorpe has 7 schools and nurseries.

There are 4% more pupils than in 2018.

20% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Armthorpe's state schools each January.

Up 4% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Armthorpe20%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Armthorpe

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How many schools are in Armthorpe?

Armthorpe has 7 schools, including 4 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 2 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Armthorpe?

The highest-ranked schools in Armthorpe on Eduscope are Southfield Primary, Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy, Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Armthorpe are rated Good or Outstanding?

75% of inspected schools in Armthorpe hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is below the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Armthorpe perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Armthorpe, 69% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Armthorpe?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Armthorpe is 21.0:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Armthorpe schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Armthorpe is 14.2%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Armthorpe?

There are 2,048 pupils enrolled across schools in Armthorpe, with 1,353 in primary and 695 in secondary. 22.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Armthorpe?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 7 schools in Armthorpe by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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