Green Top, Doncaster
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
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 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
102%
Over capacity
426 pupils
417 capacity
9 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Doncaster
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Doncaster
Admissions Demand - Doncaster
Places available
4,207
Applications
3,084
Got 1st preference
97.1%
Got preferred school
98.8%
Primary admissions across Doncaster (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.61707%
Overall absence
10%
Persistent absence
340
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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