Walkeringham Primary School, Doncaster
Walkeringham Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Doncaster. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2024. Its 2024 Key Stage 2 results were the 81st-highest of the 95 schools in Doncaster with published results, and 12,574th of 13,912 across England. It was 63% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Nottinghamshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Walkeringham Primary School in detail
Walkeringham Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "We are a small, successful rural school set within a spacious and inspiring environment, providing the perfect place for children to learn, grow, and develop lifelong friendships. Our beautiful grounds and close-knit community create a warm, nurturing atmosphere where every child is valued, supported, and encouraged to achieve their full potential."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2024, 50% of Year 6 pupils at Walkeringham Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 67% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 74% in Nottinghamshire and 76% and 74% across England.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Walkeringham Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 7 families put Walkeringham Primary School as their first choice and 23 named it as one of their preferences, for 7 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Walkeringham Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Walkeringham Primary School are Misterton Primary and Nursery School (0.7 miles, Good, 68% reading, 84% maths); Beckingham Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 71% reading, 50% maths); Morton Trentside Primary School (2.5 miles, Good, 79% reading, 71% maths); and St Peter's CofE Primary and Nursery School (2.5 miles, Good, 65% reading, 76% maths).
Misterton Primary and Nursery SchoolBeckingham Primary SchoolMorton Trentside Primary SchoolSt Peter's CofE Primary and Nursery School
Who goes there
0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 12 pupils (28.6%) received SEN support and 2 (4.8%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Staffing
Walkeringham Primary School had 3 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Gainsborough Central Rail Station, about 3.6 miles away in a straight line.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary School (opposite), 20 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often criminal damage and arson, vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Nottinghamshire (101).
Suspensions and exclusions
Walkeringham Primary 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; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its January 2024 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
26.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2023/24KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2023/24 academic year
Class Sizes
21.0
Avg class size
25.0
KS2
2
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Walkeringham Primary School
Nursery and Reception Transition Morning
8 Jul 2026
Summer Fayre
18 Jun 2026
Austerfield Study Centre Trip
4 Jun 2026
Superhero Day
21 May 2026
Beginning of SATs week
11 May 2026
English Parent Share
30 Apr 2026
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Term dates
Walkeringham Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Nottinghamshire. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 19 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 28 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Tuesday 21 December 2027 (half term Monday 18 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Wednesday 26 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Walkeringham Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Walkeringham Primary School is in Nottinghamshire; for families living there:
- Nottinghamshire's school travel policy: Under 16 Transport Policy 2026-2027
- How to apply: Apply for under 16 travel assistance
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Nottinghamshire is 10 (the median across 370 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.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Walkeringham Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
63%
Available places
35 pupils
56 places
21 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 Nottinghamshire council
Places available
10,513
Applications
7,912
Got 1st preference
99.1%
Got preferred school
99.7%
All primary applications across Nottinghamshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
12
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
33.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
42
Total Pupils
22
Boys
20
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
3
Teachers
14.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,307
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£10,048
Per pupil
£368k
Total funding
£9k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.5%
Overall absence
15.6%
Persistent absence
32
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Walkeringham Primary School
What are SATs results like at Walkeringham Primary School?
Of the pupils at Walkeringham Primary School who took the 2024 Key Stage 2 assessments, 50% reached the expected standard in reading and 67% did so in maths.
What is Walkeringham Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Walkeringham Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2024. At its previous graded inspection in 2011 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Walkeringham Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Walkeringham Primary School is oversubscribed, Nottinghamshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Walkeringham Primary School?
Walkeringham Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 63% of its 56 places.
How big are the classes at Walkeringham Primary School?
Classes at Walkeringham Primary School average 21 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Walkeringham Primary School?
Walkeringham Primary School has around 42 pupils on roll. 26% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Walkeringham Primary School?
5.5% of sessions were missed at Walkeringham Primary School in 2024/25. 15.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Walkeringham Primary School?
Apply through Nottinghamshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Walkeringham Primary 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.
What are Walkeringham Primary School's term dates?
Walkeringham Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Nottinghamshire. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 19 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 28 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Tuesday 21 December 2027 (half term Monday 18 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Wednesday 26 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Walkeringham Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Nottinghamshire is 10 (the median across 370 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Walkeringham Primary School?
Walkeringham Primary School is at Millbaulk Road, Walkeringham, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN10 4LL.
Sources: Nottinghamshire term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)