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Scawsby Junior Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Scawsby Junior Academy is a academy converter primary school in Doncaster , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 359 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7–11

Age range

359

Pupils

360

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2015

Scawsby Junior Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Scawsby Junior Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Doncaster. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 100% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Doncaster before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Scawsby Junior Academy — School Information

Full address
Barnsley Road, Scawsby, Doncaster, DN5 8NQ
Local authority
Doncaster
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7–11 years
Free school meals
20.1% of pupils
DfE URN
149581

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Frequently Asked Questions — Scawsby Junior Academy

Is Scawsby Junior Academy oversubscribed?

Scawsby Junior Academy is operating close to its capacity of 360 places (100% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Scawsby Junior Academy?

Admission to Scawsby Junior Academy is managed by Doncaster. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Scawsby Junior Academy cover?

Scawsby Junior Academy is a primary school in Doncaster, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Scawsby Junior Academy?

Scawsby Junior Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.