Branton St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary School, Doncaster

In its own words: "Matthew 13:31-32: “He told them another parable: the kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We believe in putting the needs of the child at the heart of everything we do and are proud of our children and all they achieve."

In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Branton St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 77% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 77% in Doncaster and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 89% in reading and 89% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 23 families put Branton St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 52 named it as one of their preferences, for 24 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Branton St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary School are Auckley Primary Academy (1.1 miles, Good, 79% reading, 91% maths); Hatchell Wood Primary Academy (1.3 miles, Good, 48% reading, 63% maths); Hayfield Lane Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 83% reading, 85% maths); and Hawthorn Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 70% reading, 64% maths).

Branton St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

23 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Branton St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 91% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that the school has high expectations for their child (78%).

8.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 5.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Branton St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary School.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Moor Gap/Valley Drive (adjacent), 160 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 11 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Doncaster (131).

In 2024/25, Branton St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 2.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Branton St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary School are The McAuley Catholic High School (0.9 miles) and The Hayfield School (1.3 miles).