Beckingham Primary School, Doncaster

From the headteacher's welcome: "Our beautiful school is situated at the heart of the historic village of Beckingham in the Bassetlaw district of Nottinghamshire, approximately 3 miles from Gainsborough. We enjoy views of All Saints parish church, which dates from the 13th century, and have extensive grounds over two sites, which provide rich outdoor-learning opportunities for our children."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, dance and gardening.

The school runs after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Friday 13 November 2026 and an open day on Tuesday 17 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 71% of Year 6 pupils at Beckingham Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 50% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Nottinghamshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 80% in reading and 53% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 10 families put Beckingham Primary School as their first choice and 28 named it as one of their preferences, for 10 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Beckingham Primary School are Walkeringham Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 50% reading, 67% maths); Mercer's Wood Academy (2 miles, Good, 54% reading, 68% maths); Morton Trentside Primary School (2.1 miles, Good, 79% reading, 71% maths); and The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School (2.2 miles, Requires improvement, 67% reading, 58% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Beckingham Primary School.

2.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (84%) and Mixed (14%).

Beckingham Primary School had 9 teachers in 2025, one for every 9 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Gainsborough Central Rail Station, about 2.5 miles away in a straight line.

14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hawthorn Close (adjacent), 70 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 7 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Nottinghamshire (101).

In 2024/25, Beckingham Primary School issued 1 suspension, 1.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.