Bawtry Mayflower Primary School
Doncaster, DN10 6PU · Doncaster · primary school
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23rd of 88 primary schools in Doncaster we can score, 98 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 6.7/10 against 3,685 of them, against 6.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 65.0 · 52 | 62% | 3.18 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 38% | 3.21 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bawtry Mayflower Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 15.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 216 pupils against a stated capacity of 285. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils in reaching the higher standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Bawtry Mayflower Primary School
Overview
Bawtry Mayflower Primary School is described as a ‘warm, friendly and welcoming school’ where staff make learning enjoyable. Pupils are ‘inquisitive’, supportive of one another, and achieve very well in national assessments. The report highlights a ‘relentless focus on school improvement’ driven by resolute leaders and effective governors.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from ‘calm and purposeful lessons’ and show kindness, with high expectations for behaviour and achievement.
- The curriculum has been refined to help pupils ‘gradually develop their knowledge over time’, such as connecting angles to algebra in mathematics.
- Early readers receive ‘effective support’ from well-trained adults, with swift identification of those needing extra help.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities access the ‘ambitious curriculum’ through tailored support, including pre-teaching key vocabulary.
- Children in the early years develop ‘impressive vocabulary’ and social skills, supported by warm relationships with staff.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, learning tasks do not always enable pupils to ‘apply or explore their learning in sufficient depth’.
- The school should ensure pupils have appropriate opportunities to ‘develop their learning to further deepen their understanding’ where tasks are currently insufficient.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 82% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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