Green Top, Doncaster

Primary
Academy converter
Mixed
Ages 311

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~981m)Possible (~1.4km)Unlikely (~1.8km)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Kelly Overson
Pupils:426 / 417 capacity
LA:Doncaster
Phone:01405813181
Address:Middlebrook Lane, Thorne, Doncaster, DN8 5LB
Trust:XP SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:1 September 2017

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 3 months ago

Report card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)

Achievement
Expected Standard
Behaviour
Strong Standard
Personal Development
Strong Standard
Leadership
Expected Standard
Early Years
Strong Standard
Inspected 2 June 2026View full report
URN:144656
UKPRN:10064799
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Green Top is a warm, caring school where children thrive in a culture of respect and compassion. The early years provision is exceptional, with children developing independence and strong communication skills from the start. Staff are highly committed to supporting all pupils, including those with additional needs and disadvantaged pupils, through tailored strategies and effective use of funding.

Key Strengths

  • Excellent behaviour and attendance - consistent expectations and strong family support result in rare bullying and improved attendance rates
  • Outstanding early years provision - children settle quickly, develop independence and strong communication skills through carefully planned activities
  • Strong personal development programme - pupils understand their role in society, develop character, and have meaningful leadership opportunities
  • Inclusive culture supporting pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils through specialist strategies and effective use of funding

Areas for Improvement

  • Reading and writing gaps for older pupils - older pupils have not developed fluency and comprehension skills as well as they could, with national test outcomes below average
  • Task design in teaching - teachers sometimes set tasks that do not match pupils' starting points or fully support intended learning
  • Securing basic writing skills - some older pupils need more practice to consolidate their basic writing skills

Safeguarding

Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have created an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed, making pupils safer and helping them feel safe.

Extracurricular Activities

Crew council projects, reading ambassadors, pupil leadership opportunities

Green Top is a school where leaders have created a caring, inclusive culture with strong systems for behaviour and attendance. The school excels in early years provision and personal development, though reading and writing outcomes for older pupils need improvement.

At a Glance

22.1%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading-3ppMaths-3ppWriting-7pp

Reading has remained stable at around 67%. Maths has remained stable at around 70%. Writing has declined from 72% to 65%.

Class Sizes

25.8

Avg class size

28.3

Infant (KS1)

24.1

KS2

15

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Train Stations

Thorne South Rail Station (Entrance)
567m · 9 min walk
Thorne North Rail Station (Entrance)
1.2km · 20 min walk

Bus Stops

Southfield Road/Miller Lane (adj)
97m · 2 min walk
Ellison Street/Middlebrook Lane (adj)
170m · 3 min walk
Ellison Street/Elm Tree Grove (adj)
201m · 3 min walk
Ellison Street/West Street (nr)
205m · 3 min walk
Bridge Street/Stonegate (adj)
235m · 4 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

102%

Over capacity

426 pupils

417 capacity

9 places over capacity

Area Demand Pressure - Doncaster

Low pressure
New homes approved:8,300
Projected new pupils:2,075

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Doncaster

Admissions Demand - Doncaster

Low demand0.73x oversubscription

Places available

4,207

Applications

3,084

Got 1st preference

97.1%

Got preferred school

98.8%

Primary admissions across Doncaster (2025/26)

Inspection History(4)

2 June 2026Report card
Achievement
Behaviour
Personal Development
Leadership
Early Years
10 November 2021
6 September 2017

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Pupil Demographics

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

4.61707%

Overall absence

10%

Persistent absence

340

Enrolments

Authorised2.95887%
Unauthorised1.6582%
Persistent (10%+)10%
Severe (50%+)0.58824%

Absence trend

3.85937%
18/19
3.75248%
20/21
5.76108%
21/22
5.80366%
22/23
6.40554%
23/24
4.61707%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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