Toll Bar Primary School, Doncaster
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Toll Bar Primary School excels at supporting children from diverse backgrounds and those with additional needs. Teachers use marking and feedback really well to help pupils improve their work and understand what they need to do next. The school creates a calm, purposeful environment where children feel valued and behave well.
Key Strengths
- Good progress for all pupils including those with special educational needs and those eligible for pupil premium funding
- Quality teaching that makes good use of marking and feedback to help pupils improve
- Well-organized classrooms with high teacher expectations and calm, purposeful lessons
- Strong Early Years Foundation Stage that prepares children well for future learning
- Good behavior and safety - pupils feel valued and supported
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers need to use questioning more effectively to help pupils think deeply and understand better
- More opportunities needed for pupils to write at length in English and other subjects
- Insufficient chances for pupils, especially the most-able, to use math skills in real-life problem-solving
- Need to help pupils use correct subject vocabulary more consistently
Safeguarding
Behavior and safety of pupils is good - all groups of pupils are well behaved and feel safe because they are valued and supported.
Extracurricular Activities
Sporting, musical and artistic achievement
Toll Bar Primary School is a good school where pupils of all abilities make good progress from often low starting points and reach average standards. The headteacher and senior team provide clear leadership supported by the governing body and strong relationships with parents.
At a Glance
70.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
14 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 23% to 69%. Maths has improved from 45% to 73%. Writing has improved from 36% to 65%.
Class Sizes
22.3
Avg class size
25.0
Infant (KS1)
23.8
KS2
8
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
71%
Available places
186 pupils
262 capacity
76 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(10)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.55714%
Overall absence
21.8543%
Persistent absence
151
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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