Travis St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Doncaster
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
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 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
400 pupils
420 capacity
20 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(102)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.95639%
Overall absence
12.68882%
Persistent absence
331
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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