Travis St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Doncaster

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Primary
Academy converter
Mixed
Church of England
Ages 311

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~972m)Possible (~1.4km)Unlikely (~1.8km)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Philippa Cousins
Pupils:400 / 420 capacity
LA:Doncaster
Phone:01302840200
Address:Cuckoo Lane, Hatfield, Doncaster, DN7 6QE
Trust:THE DIOCESE OF SHEFFIELD ACADEMIES TRUST
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:1 April 2023

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall

URN:149494
UKPRN:10091670
Diocese:Diocese of Sheffield
Constituency:Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

This is a warm, welcoming school where every child is valued and supported to succeed. Pupils develop a strong sense of belonging and are excited about learning, with particularly strong teaching in reading and mathematics. The school works exceptionally well with families and external professionals to support children with additional needs, ensuring they make good progress from their starting points.

Key Strengths

  • Pupils achieve well in reading, writing and mathematics by the time they leave school, with above-average attainment in Year 1 phonics screening
  • Strong early years provision with clear, purposeful curriculum focused on essential knowledge and skills
  • Excellent inclusive practice with effective support for pupils with special educational needs, those who are disadvantaged, and those learning English as an additional language
  • Calm, orderly environment where pupils behave well and show positive attitudes to learning
  • Well-developed personal development programme with enriching trips and activities connected to local context

Areas for Improvement

  • Some staff do not consistently apply the high behaviour standards set by leaders, causing occasional confusion about acceptable behaviour
  • Staff explanations and checks on understanding are sometimes not precise enough, leaving some misconceptions uncorrected
  • Older children in Reception Year are sometimes less engaged with activities on offer and rely too heavily on adult support
  • Published outcomes in some subjects are lower than national averages
  • Some pupils would like a wider variety of clubs, particularly in arts, crafts and technology

Safeguarding

Safeguarding standards are met - the school has established an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and pupils are made safer and feel safe.

Extracurricular Activities

Sports, singing, trips enriching learning across the curriculum, worship leader roles, pupil parliament, regular physical activity

Travis St Lawrence Church of England Primary School is an inclusive school where pupils typically achieve well across the curriculum and develop a strong sense of belonging. Leaders have an accurate understanding of the school's strengths and are ambitious for all pupils.

At a Glance

13.6%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading-2ppMaths-17ppWriting-8pp

Reading has remained stable at around 76%. Maths has declined from 78% to 61%. Writing has declined from 82% to 74%.

Class Sizes

27.0

Avg class size

26.8

Infant (KS1)

27.0

KS2

11

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Bus Stops

Cuckoo Lane/Travis Close (at)
63m · 1 min walk
Station Road/Cuckoo Lane (adj)
117m · 2 min walk
High Street/Church Walk (at)
158m · 3 min walk
Station Road/Westfield Road (opp)
176m · 3 min walk
Cuckoo Lane/Victoria Avenue (on)
285m · 5 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

95%

Near capacity

400 pupils

420 capacity

20 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Doncaster

Low pressure
New homes approved:8,300
Projected new pupils:2,075

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Doncaster

Admissions Demand - Doncaster

Low demand0.73x oversubscription

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(102)

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Good
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Good
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Good

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Pupil Demographics

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

4.95639%

Overall absence

12.68882%

Persistent absence

331

Enrolments

Authorised3.14562%
Unauthorised1.81077%
Persistent (10%+)12.68882%
Severe (50%+)0.60423%

Absence trend

4.84724%
23/24
4.95639%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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