Tickhill St Mary's Church of England Primary and Nursery School, Doncaster
Tickhill St Mary's Church of England Primary and Nursery School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Doncaster. It has a Church of England religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2026, ended in a report card: 1 strong standard, 5 expected standard and 1 needs attention. Before that it was rated Good at its last graded inspection, in November 2016. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 25th-highest of the 96 schools in Doncaster with published results, and 4,096th of 14,452 across England. It was 78% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted report card
- 1 area need attention
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Doncaster (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Tickhill St Mary's Church of England Primary and Nursery School in detail
What Ofsted's report card says
Ofsted's report card from its 27 January 2026 inspection grades Tickhill St Mary's Church of England Primary and Nursery School on 7 areas: 1 strong standard, 5 expected standard and 1 needs attention. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.
Early years - Strong standard. "Early years provision is a strength of the school."
Achievement - Expected standard. "By the end of key stage 2, pupils achieve well."
Attendance and behaviour - Expected standard. "Pupils' attendance is above the national average."
Inclusion - Expected standard. "Leaders understand the school community well."
Leadership and governance - Expected standard. "Leaders and staff put pupils at the centre of all they do."
Personal development and wellbeing - Expected standard. "The school has a broad personal development offer."
Curriculum and teaching - Needs attention. "Some aspects of leaders' work to improve teaching across the school are in their infancy."
Safeguarding standards were met.
Ofsted's next steps for the school: "Leaders should ensure that classroom teaching is carefully adapted to meet pupils' needs, whether these relate to gaps in foundational knowledge or barriers to learning"; "Leaders should continue to monitor and evaluate progress against the school's priorities for improvement, ensuring their actions are having the intended impact"; "Leaders should ensure that their new behaviour policy continues to drive improved behaviour throughout the school".
Read the full report card on Ofsted's site (school website)
Source: Ofsted report card (Open Government Licence), quoted
Tickhill St Mary's Church of England Primary and Nursery School in its own words
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 92% of Year 6 pupils at Tickhill St Mary's Church of England Primary and Nursery School reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 77% in Doncaster and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 82% in reading and 79% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Tickhill St Mary's Church of England Primary and Nursery School
For September 2026 entry, 36 families put Tickhill St Mary's Church of England Primary and Nursery School as their first choice and 59 named it as one of their preferences, for 34 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Tickhill St Mary's Church of England Primary and Nursery School are Tickhill Estfeld Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 84% reading, 84% maths); Harworth Church of England Academy (2.1 miles, Good, 75% reading, 93% maths); St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (2.5 miles, 64% reading, 43% maths); and Wadworth Primary School (2.5 miles, Requires improvement, 73% reading, 86% maths).
Tickhill St Mary's Church of England Primary and Nursery School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Tickhill Estfeld Primary SchoolHarworth Church of England AcademySt Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolWadworth Primary School
What parents say
55 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Tickhill St Mary's Church of England Primary and Nursery School (as of April 2026): 86% would recommend the school, 86% say their child is happy there and 64% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (87%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (64%).
Who goes there
11.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 17 pupils (7.5%) received SEN support and 3 (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.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Tickhill St Mary's Church of England Primary and Nursery School.
15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Marys Road/St Marys Grove (at), 30 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 25 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Doncaster (131).
Suspensions and exclusions
Tickhill St Mary's Church of England Primary and Nursery School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 9 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards met
- Early yearsStrong standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- InclusionExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
Safeguarding standards: met
Ofsted's report card, in its own words
What it's like to be a pupil at Tickhill St Mary's Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Pupils are happy and attend well at Tickhill St Mary's. They feel that they belong and are included in school life. Pupils believe they can achieve whatever they put their mind to. In this sense, pupils embody the school motto of 'life in all its fullness'. Pupils relish the opportunities they have to contribute to school life, either through the 'action team', the 'friendship force' or as guinea pig monitors. Pupils enjoy attending the clubs they have suggested and, in some cases, run themselves. Children in the early years are engrossed in their learning each day and keen to share their ideas. Pupils enjoy their lessons throughout the school. By the end of key stage 2, pupils achieve well. Their outcomes in national tests are close to or above national averages. The needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well understood. Leaders continue to improve the precision of the support that pupils with SEND receive. Pupils with gaps in their knowledge receive additional teaching and tailored support to catch up. Most pupils behave well throughout the school day. The school's new approach to behaviour has introduced clear expectations for pupils to meet. Pupils are motivated by the new house points system and other rewards in their classrooms. Bullying happens occasionally, although pupils are confident that staff will deal with it. Pupils are safe here. They know that staff have their best interests at heart. Pupils are confident that they can talk to staff if they have any worries.
What Ofsted says the school should do next
- Leaders should ensure that classroom teaching is carefully adapted to meet pupils' needs, whether these relate to gaps in foundational knowledge or barriers to learning.
- Leaders should continue to monitor and evaluate progress against the school's priorities for improvement, ensuring their actions are having the intended impact.
- Leaders should ensure that their new behaviour policy continues to drive improved behaviour throughout the school.
From Ofsted's report card (inspection 27 January 2026). Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's January 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Tickhill St Mary's gives children an excellent start through their early years provision, with children learning to read quickly and confidently. The school maintains strong achievement across all subjects and has created a warm, inclusive community where pupils feel they belong. Leadership is committed to supporting all learners, including those with additional needs, through tailored support and a genuine culture of care.
Key Strengths
- Early years provision is excellent with children making rapid progress in reading and phonics
- Pupils achieve at or above national averages in reading, writing and mathematics by the end of key stage 2
- Attendance is above the national average with strong family engagement
- Wide range of extra-curricular activities and pupil leadership roles
- Strong culture of care and support with effective behaviour management
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers need to better adapt classroom teaching to support pupils with special educational needs and address gaps in knowledge, rather than relying solely on additional sessions outside the classroom
- Variability in teaching of key knowledge such as writing needs addressing
- Recent improvements in behaviour, attendance and SEND support systems need more time to embed consistently across the school
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified, acted upon and managed.
Extracurricular Activities
LEGO club, art club, action team, friendship force, guinea pig monitors, careers week, regional and local competitions
Tickhill St Mary's Church of England Primary and Nursery School is a strong school where pupils achieve well and early years provision is a particular strength. Leaders and staff are committed to supporting all pupils to belong, achieve and thrive.
At a Glance
11.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
55 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at April 2026 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 82% to 92% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 79% to 75% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 82% to 88% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.3
Avg class size
29.3
Infant (KS1)
28.8
KS2
8
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Tickhill St Mary's Church of England Primary and Nursery School.
- Premier Education WAC @ Tickhill St Mary'sAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
You apply to the council where you live. Tickhill St Mary's Church of England Primary and Nursery School is in Doncaster; for families living there:
Apply to Doncaster for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 12
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 12 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 8 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 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
78%
Available places
202 pupils
260 places
58 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(10)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
17
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
8.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
226
Total Pupils
117
Boys
109
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
20.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,914
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,059
Per pupil
£1129k
Total funding
£38k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.7%
Overall absence
5.8%
Persistent absence
172
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Tickhill St Mary's Church of England Primary and Nursery School
What are SATs results like at Tickhill St Mary's Church of England Primary and Nursery School?
Of the pupils at Tickhill St Mary's Church of England Primary and Nursery School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 92% reached the expected standard in reading and 75% did so in maths.
What is Tickhill St Mary's Church of England Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Tickhill St Mary's Church of England Primary and Nursery School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2026, produced a report card, which grades each area but gives no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2016, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Tickhill St Mary's Church of England Primary and Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Tickhill St Mary's Church of England Primary and Nursery 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 Tickhill St Mary's Church of England Primary and Nursery School?
Tickhill St Mary's Church of England Primary and Nursery School was not full in 2025: it ran at 78% of its 260 places.
How big are the classes at Tickhill St Mary's Church of England Primary and Nursery School?
Classes at Tickhill St Mary's Church of England Primary and Nursery School average 28.3 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Tickhill St Mary's Church of England Primary and Nursery School?
Tickhill St Mary's Church of England Primary and Nursery School has around 226 pupils on roll. 12% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Tickhill St Mary's Church of England Primary and Nursery School?
3.7% of sessions were missed at Tickhill St Mary's Church of England Primary and Nursery School in 2024/25. 5.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Tickhill St Mary's Church of England Primary and Nursery School?
Apply through Doncaster's coordinated admissions process, naming Tickhill St Mary's Church of England Primary and Nursery 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.
Does Tickhill St Mary's Church of England Primary and Nursery School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Premier Education WAC @ Tickhill St Mary's (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Tickhill St Mary's Church of England Primary and Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 12 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 8 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 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 Tickhill St Mary's Church of England Primary and Nursery School?
Tickhill St Mary's Church of England Primary and Nursery School is at St Mary's Road, Tickhill, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN11 9LZ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)