Stainforth Kirton Lane Primary School, Doncaster
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school maintains high expectations and provides excellent support for all pupils, including those with special educational needs. Teachers use marking and feedback effectively to help pupils improve, and the school offers a stimulating curriculum with exciting activities like 'Super Learning Days' that inspire learning. Pupils are well-behaved and proud of their school, with strong relationships and a real sense of community.
Key Strengths
- Strong leadership from the headteacher with effective support from staff and governors
- Pupils of all abilities, including those with special educational needs, achieve well in reading, writing and mathematics
- High-quality teaching with effective use of teaching assistants and good marking to help pupils improve
- Well-behaved, polite pupils who take pride in their work and care for one another
- Well-planned curriculum that promotes spiritual, moral, social and cultural development through creative and sporting activities
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching is not yet outstanding, so pupils do not always make rapid progress
- Some tasks repeat learning pupils have already acquired rather than deepening their understanding
- Older pupils in Years 5 and 6 do not always spell accurately in independent writing
- Pupils do not consistently use correct mathematical terms when describing their work
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective, with procedures meeting statutory requirements and based on detailed record keeping and well-trained, vigilant staff.
Extracurricular Activities
Breakfast club, sporting clubs and team games, creative activities, school council, House of Commons visits
Stainforth Kirton Lane Primary School is a good school where the headteacher provides clear leadership and pupils achieve well across reading, writing and mathematics. The quality of teaching is good and continues to improve, with pupils demonstrating positive behaviour and pride in their work.
At a Glance
45.5%
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 declined from 45% to 41%. Maths has declined from 59% to 45%. Writing has declined from 62% to 52%.
Class Sizes
27.6
Avg class size
28.7
Infant (KS1)
27.8
KS2
8
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
224 pupils
236 capacity
12 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)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
8.2107%
Overall absence
28.3237%
Persistent absence
173
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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