Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School, Doncaster
Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Doncaster. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2017. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in December 2022 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 50th-highest of the 96 schools in Doncaster with published results, and 7,614th of 14,452 across England. It was 95% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2017)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Doncaster (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School in detail
Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School in its own words
The school runs after-school care.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 78% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 77% in Doncaster and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 68% in reading and 70% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 42 families put Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School as their first choice and 68 named it as one of their preferences, for 40 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School are Scawsby Junior Academy (0.2 miles, 73% reading, 76% maths); Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School (0.3 miles, Good); Rosedale Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 81% reading, 81% maths); and Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy (0.6 miles, 82% reading, 82% maths).
Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
Scawsby Junior AcademyScawsby Saltersgate Infant SchoolRosedale Primary SchoolScawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy
Who goes there
6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 48 pupils (15.9%) received SEN support and 4 (1.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School had 11 teachers in 2026, one for every 24 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Bentley (S Yorks) Rail Station, about 990 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Amersall Road/Stonehill Rise (adjacent), 160 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 209 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Doncaster (131), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School are Don Valley Academy (0.5 miles) and Ridgewood School (0.7 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from June 2017, 9 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2022 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a welcoming school where children thrive academically and personally. Reading and phonics are taught exceptionally well, and the early years provision is outstanding. The school is at the heart of its community with excellent communication between leaders and parents, and strong support for all learners including those with additional needs.
Key Strengths
- Pupils behave very well and feel safe with strong trust in staff
- Physical education is taught exceptionally well
- Phonics teaching is very effective, helping early readers develop fluency quickly
- Well-organised, carefully sequenced curriculum across a broad range of subjects
- Strong early years provision with exceptional personal development and learning
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, teachers do not consistently challenge pupils to deepen their learning
- Occasionally teachers do not link previous learning or ask in-depth questions
- Leaders have not identified steps for all subject teachers to extend pupils' knowledge further
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff vigilant and knowledgeable about duties, regular training including scenario-based practice, and thorough checks on adult suitability.
Extracurricular Activities
Tap dancing, creative arts, sports, chess, cooking clubs, reading for pleasure sessions, junior leadership team
Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School continues to be a good school where pupils enjoy learning, behave very well, and are supported by a calm and orderly environment. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils, including disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.
At a Glance
20.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 68% to 75% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 70% to 78% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 73% to 78% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
31.4
Avg class size
7
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 34
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 9
- Children hurt
- 8
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 34 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 25 slight.
8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise.
10 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Doncaster is 10 (the median across 143 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
266 pupils
280 places
14 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Doncaster
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Doncaster
Across Doncaster council
Places available
4,235
Applications
3,089
Got 1st preference
96.5%
Got preferred school
98.8%
All primary applications across Doncaster council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
48
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
17.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
302
Total Pupils
147
Boys
155
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
27.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,402
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,357
Per pupil
£1557k
Total funding
£85k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.3%
Overall absence
11.0%
Persistent absence
237
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School
Questions parents ask about Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School
What are SATs results like at Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School?
Of the pupils at Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 75% reached the expected standard in reading and 78% did so in maths.
What is Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2017, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School is oversubscribed, Doncaster allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School?
Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 95% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School?
Classes at Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School average 31.4 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School?
Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School has around 302 pupils on roll. 20% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School?
5.3% of sessions were missed at Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School in 2024/25. 11% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School?
Apply through Doncaster's coordinated admissions process, naming Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 34 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 25 slight. 8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise. 10 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Doncaster is 10 (the median across 143 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School?
Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School is at Rose Crescent, Scawthorpe, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 9EW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)