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Sheep Dip Lane Academy

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Sheep Dip Lane Academy

Sheep Dip Lane, Dunscroft, Doncaster, DN7 4AU

A Requires improvement-rated primary school in Doncaster where 76% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Pupils
241
Ages
3-11
FSM
56.4%
Capacity
309
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Nov 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
90.0%
Writing
80.0%
Maths
83.0%
RWM Combined
76.0%

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About Sheep Dip Lane Academy

Sheep Dip Lane Academy is a primary school in Doncaster, Doncaster. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 11 responses), 100% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 76% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 241 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Sheep Dip Lane, Doncaster, DN7 4AU | More schools in Doncaster

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Sheep Dip Lane Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

There is no graded full inspection on the current URN yet; older predecessor records are shown below.

  1. May 2018 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Hatfield Sheep Dip Lane Primary School)

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Frequently asked questions about Sheep Dip Lane Academy

What is Sheep Dip Lane Academy's Ofsted rating?
Sheep Dip Lane Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What do parents say about Sheep Dip Lane Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 11 responses): 100% of parents would recommend Sheep Dip Lane Academy.
What are Sheep Dip Lane Academy's latest exam results?
Sheep Dip Lane Academy: KS2 2024/25: 76% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Sheep Dip Lane Academy located?
Sheep Dip Lane Academy is a primary school in Doncaster, Doncaster (DN7 4AU).
How many pupils attend Sheep Dip Lane Academy?
Sheep Dip Lane Academy has around 241 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Sheep Dip Lane Academy with other schools?
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