Highwoods Academy is a academy converter serving families in Mexborough and the wider Doncaster area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

Highwoods Academy caters for mixed pupils from 3 to 11 years. With 201 pupils enrolled and a capacity of 262, the school provides a structured and balanced curriculum aligned with national expectations.

The most recent Ofsted inspection, published on 23 November 2021, rated the school Good. Inspectors highlighted the overall quality of education and the strong relationships between staff and pupils.