Kingfisher Primary Academy, Doncaster
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Kingfisher Primary Academy creates a welcoming, safe environment where children thrive academically and personally. Pupils are proud of their school, behave exceptionally well, and benefit from a curriculum that goes beyond the basics to develop them as confident global citizens. The school ensures all children - including those with additional needs - have access to enriching experiences like music lessons, sports clubs, residential trips, and meaningful community involvement.
Key Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate excellent behaviour and move calmly around school, following the three behaviour rules - be ready to learn, be respectful, be safe
- Strong focus on reading throughout school with trained staff and pupil 'reading rangers' helping others enjoy books
- New mathematics curriculum gives pupils more opportunities to deepen their understanding
- Pupils with special educational needs are well supported to learn alongside their peers
- Rich personal development offer including global citizenship curriculum, musical instruments, after-school clubs, and charity work
Areas for Improvement
- In some newer curriculum areas, teachers' checks on what pupils know and remember are not yet as effective as in established subjects
- School should continue implementing planned curriculum changes so leaders can properly assess learning across all subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with a strong open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports clubs, art clubs, music lessons, cooking lessons, play leaders roles, school councillor roles, science ambassador roles, Year 6 residential trip, performances, sporting competitions, summer and Christmas fairs
Kingfisher Primary Academy has maintained its good standards since the previous inspection. Pupils behave very well, achieve highly, and feel safe and happy at school.
At a Glance
34.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
10 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 75% to 80%. Maths has remained stable at around 80%. Writing has improved from 72% to 79%.
Class Sizes
29.7
Avg class size
28.3
Infant (KS1)
28.9
KS2
15
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
103%
Over capacity
432 pupils
420 capacity
12 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Doncaster
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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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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.20003%
Overall absence
13.8587%
Persistent absence
368
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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