Kirk Sandall Junior School, Doncaster
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Kirk Sandall Junior School excels at helping all pupils achieve well, especially those facing additional barriers to learning. Teachers explain ideas clearly and tackle any misconceptions straight away, while the school ensures disadvantaged pupils and those with special needs are fully included and supported. The warm, nurturing environment helps pupils feel safe and happy, with excellent attendance and behaviour because pupils genuinely enjoy coming to school.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve above national averages, with disadvantaged pupils outperforming their peers nationally
- High-quality teaching that clearly explains concepts and quickly addresses any gaps in learning
- Strong inclusive practice with effective systems to identify and support pupils' needs early
- Excellent behaviour and attendance due to a welcoming, calm school culture
- Comprehensive personal development programme including clubs, music tuition, sports and residential visits
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open and positive culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, all legal requirements are met, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs, musical tuition, sporting competitions, annual residential visits, trips and visits
Kirk Sandall Junior School is a high-performing junior school that consistently achieves well, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs. The school has established a warm, inclusive culture where pupils enjoy learning and behaviour is exceptionally positive.
At a Glance
21.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 73% to 79%. Maths has improved from 77% to 82%. Writing has remained stable at around 78%.
Class Sizes
31.3
Avg class size
30.0
KS2
11
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
86%
Available places
309 pupils
360 capacity
51 spare places available
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)
Inspection History(103)
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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
4.17956%
Overall absence
9.48276%
Persistent absence
348
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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