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Schools in Scawthorpe and Cusworth

A town in Doncaster

  • Town
  • 9 schools and nurseries
  • 4,116 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are close to England, and results at 16 were close to England in 2026. Attendance is close to the England figure.

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

Scawthorpe and Cusworth at a glance

Close to England on most measures

How Scawthorpe and Cusworth's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries95 primary · 2 secondary · 1 nursery
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1163%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths55%Attainment 8 48.2, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary21%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school17%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Scawthorpe and Cusworth

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 Scawthorpe and Cusworth primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Scawthorpe and Cusworth

5 mainstream schools in Scawthorpe and Cusworth, best first

Scawsby Junior Academy

Doncaster, DN5 8NQ · Academy · Primary · Ages 7 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good in every area

Results close to the England average.

Met the standard at 1161%

England 62%

Days missed
4.6%
Pupils
355
Pupils per teacher
25.7
View school Scawsby Junior Academy

Top Secondary Schools in Scawthorpe and Cusworth

2 mainstream schools in Scawthorpe and Cusworth, best first

Ridgewood School

Doncaster, DN5 7UB · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

239 first choices, 231 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1647.8

England 46.2

Days missed
6.8%
Pupils
1,425
Pupils per teacher
17.1
View school Ridgewood School

Don Valley Academy

Doncaster, DN5 9DD · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

203 first choices, 222 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1648.7

England 46.2

Days missed
8.0%
Pupils
1,093
Pupils per teacher
22.8
View school Don Valley Academy

Nurseries in Scawthorpe and Cusworth

1 in Scawthorpe and Cusworth, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in Scawthorpe and Cusworth

2 in Scawthorpe and Cusworth, by the school's Eduscope score

Ridgewood School

Doncaster, DN5 7UB · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

239 first choices, 231 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1647.8

England 46.2

Days missed
6.8%
Pupils
1,425
Pupils per teacher
17.1
View school Ridgewood School

Stone Hill School

Doncaster, DN5 7UB · Special · All-through · Ages 5 to 19

  • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
6.2%
Pupils
182
Pupils per teacher
7.6
View school Stone Hill School

Special Schools in Scawthorpe and Cusworth

1 in Scawthorpe and Cusworth. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Stone Hill School

Doncaster, DN5 7UB · Special · All-through · Ages 5 to 19

  • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
6.2%
Pupils
182
Pupils per teacher
7.6
View school Stone Hill School
The map

Every school in Scawthorpe and Cusworth, 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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Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School, GoodScawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School, GoodStone Hill School, Outstanding in every areaDon Valley Academy, GoodRidgewood School, GoodRosedale Primary School, GoodScawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy, GoodScawsby Junior Academy, Good in every areaBridget's Bambinos Day Nursery Limited, Good
  • Good7
  • Not graded yet2
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

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Scawthorpe and Cusworth vs England

How good are Scawthorpe and Cusworth'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 Scawthorpe and Cusworth

Scawthorpe and CusworthEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 4 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    2 of the 2 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    63%

    England 62%

    Close to England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    55%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

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

    17%

    England 18%

    Close to England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    21%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 6 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good6
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

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

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%65%80%20182019202320242025
63% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap30%45%60%2018201920222023202420252026
55% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%20%40%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
17% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Scawthorpe and Cusworth has 9 schools and nurseries.

There are 2% more pupils than in 2018.

21% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Scawthorpe and Cusworth's state schools each January.

Up 2% 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.

Scawthorpe and Cusworth21%

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 Scawthorpe and Cusworth

How many schools are in Scawthorpe and Cusworth?

Scawthorpe and Cusworth has 9 schools, including 6 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 1 nursery, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Scawthorpe and Cusworth?

The highest-ranked schools in Scawthorpe and Cusworth on Eduscope are Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy, Ridgewood School, Don Valley 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 Scawthorpe and Cusworth are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Scawthorpe and Cusworth hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 6 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Scawthorpe and Cusworth perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Scawthorpe and Cusworth, 63% 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 Scawthorpe and Cusworth?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Scawthorpe and Cusworth is 19.3:1. 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 Scawthorpe and Cusworth schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Scawthorpe and Cusworth is 17.3%. 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 Scawthorpe and Cusworth?

There are 4,116 pupils enrolled across schools in Scawthorpe and Cusworth, with 1,416 in primary and 2,700 in secondary. 25.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Scawthorpe and Cusworth?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 9 schools in Scawthorpe and Cusworth 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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