Question 1

Is Crookesbroom Primary Academy a good school?

Accepted Answer

The academy’s 2025 KS2 outcomes are strong: 80% met the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics combined, and 20% achieved the higher standard. Ofsted’s most recent inspection (26 April 2022) judged the school Good overall, with Outstanding judgements for behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management.

Question 2

What are the fees at Crookesbroom Primary Academy?

Accepted Answer

This is a state-funded primary academy with no tuition fees. Parents should budget for standard school costs such as uniform and trips, and check directly with the academy for any optional extras.

Question 3

When is the deadline for Reception applications for September 2027 entry?

Accepted Answer

Doncaster’s coordinated primary admissions timetable lists 15 January 2027 as the closing date for applications and 16 April 2027 as the offer date for September 2027 entry.

Question 4

Is Crookesbroom Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Accepted Answer

Yes, on the most recent admissions dataset provided here, there were 51 applications for 28 offers, equivalent to 1.82 applications per place. Demand can vary year to year.

Question 5

What is the curriculum approach at Crookesbroom Primary Academy?

Accepted Answer

The academy describes a Reading Enhanced Curriculum where learning across subjects is introduced and supported through carefully chosen books (‘driving texts’), with reading used to build vocabulary, knowledge and discussion. Early reading is structured through the Read Write Inc. phonics programme, starting in Nursery and continuing with daily sessions in Reception and Key Stage 1.

Question 6

What enrichment and trips does the academy offer?

Accepted Answer

The academy publishes a detailed trips list including the National Space Centre, London (including the Houses of Parliament), The Deep, Jorvik Viking Centre and Brimham Rocks, among others. It also references access to Delta’s outdoor education centre at Dallowgill for Key Stage 2, and a structured personal development offer through the Delta Stars scheme.

Question 7

Which secondary schools do pupils move on to after Year 6?

Accepted Answer

The academy states that Ash Hill Academy is a local feeder academy and that staff from Ash Hill work with Year 5 and Year 6 pupils on transition activities, alongside input from other local secondary pastoral teams. Families apply to secondary schools through the relevant local authority process.

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