How many pupils does Highwoods Academy have?

Highwoods Academy has 201 pupils enrolled.

Who is the head teacher of Highwoods Academy?

The head teacher of Highwoods Academy is Paul Rust.

What type of school is Highwoods Academy?

Highwoods Academy is a Academy converter with a Primary phase of education.

Which local authority is Highwoods Academy in?

Highwoods Academy is in the Doncaster local authority area.

Academy converter Primary Open

Highwoods Academy

Highwoods Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, S64 9ES

Ofsted: Good (graded inspection, 23 November 2021). Last inspected 28 April 2026.

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201

Pupils

47.2%

Free school meals

1 June 2017

Opened

About this school

Highwoods Academy is an Academy converter serving primary age pupils, located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The school has 201 pupils enrolled. Ofsted: Good (graded inspection, 23 November 2021). Last inspected 28 April 2026. The Head Teacher is Paul Rust. The school is administered by Doncaster local authority. It belongs to EMPOWERING MINDS ACADEMY TRUST. It opened in 1 June 2017.

School details

Head Teacher: Paul Rust
Trust: EMPOWERING MINDS ACADEMY TRUST
Local authority: Doncaster
Gender: Mixed
URN: 144539

Contact

01709583273 admin-highwoods@empoweringmindsmat.uk Visit website Ofsted Report

Admissions

Applications for places at Highwoods Academy are handled by the school or the local authority (Doncaster). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

SATs Performance (Key Stage 2)

67%

Meeting the expected standard · 2024-25

Reaching the higher standard · 2024-25

The expected standard means pupils reached the level the Department for Education expects in reading, writing and maths combined by the end of primary school.
The higher standard means pupils achieved a high score in reading and maths and were working at greater depth in writing.

Source: Department for Education school performance data. Check this school on GOV.UK →