Kingfisher Primary Academy, Doncaster

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Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~493m)Possible (~705m)Unlikely (~917m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Miss Catherine Skinn
Pupils:432 / 420 capacity
LA:Doncaster
Phone:01302349275
Address:Coventry Grove, Wheatley, Doncaster, DN2 4PY
Trust:ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:1 February 2017

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 1 year ago
-

Overall

Inspected 23 April 2025View full report
URN:143876
UKPRN:10062292
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Doncaster Central
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

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 responses
Would recommend60%
Child is happy80%
Well taught70%
Good progress70%
Feels safe80%
Well behaved50%
Bullying dealt with10%
Kept informed70%
Handles concerns30%
Wider development60%

Source: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+5ppMaths+2ppWriting+7pp

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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Getting There

Bus Stops

Exeter Road/Coventry Grove (at)
61m · 1 min walk
Hereford Road/Coventry Grove (opp)
117m · 2 min walk
Norwich Road/Coventry Grove (adj)
161m · 3 min walk
Beckett Road/Heron Court (adj)
172m · 3 min walk
Thorne Road/Thornhill Avenue (opp)
211m · 3 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

103%

Over capacity

432 pupils

420 capacity

12 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(3)

23 April 2025
26 November 2019
8 October 2013
Good
Leadership & ManagementGood

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

5.20003%

Overall absence

13.8587%

Persistent absence

368

Enrolments

Authorised3.28261%
Unauthorised1.91743%
Persistent (10%+)13.8587%
Severe (50%+)1.08696%

Absence trend

4.18644%
18/19
3.49909%
20/21
6.716%
21/22
5.55744%
22/23
5.95434%
23/24
5.20003%
24/25
Overall absence rate

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

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