Beckingham Primary School
Doncaster, DN10 4QN · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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205th of 229 primary schools in Nottinghamshire we can score, 286 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 — 0.3/10 against 2,197 of them, against 0.6/10 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 | 29.0 · 2 | 40% | 0.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Beckingham Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 29.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Young Voices Choir, Retford Oaks Multi-Sports Club, and football coaching, with an after-school club also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 85 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Beckingham Primary School
Overview
Beckingham Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. Leaders maintain high expectations, fostering a culture where pupils ‘THRIVE’ through tenacity, respect, and empathy. The school is well-led, with a curriculum that is largely well-planned and a strong focus on reading and personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, are ‘attentive in lessons’, and describe the school as ‘inclusive’ with a detailed understanding of British values.
- The curriculum is ‘well planned and sequenced’ across the vast majority of subjects, ensuring content ‘builds cumulatively and logically’.
- There is a ‘strong focus on reading’, with pupils developing a love for the subject through events like the ‘reading shed’ and ‘onesie upon a time’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are ‘quickly identified’ and achieve well, accessing the same curriculum areas as their peers.
- Children in the early years are ‘enthusiastic learners’ who are ‘happy and well looked after’, with staff skilled in improving communication skills.
Areas to improve
- A small number of subjects lack precise planning, leading to ‘gaps in pupils’ knowledge and some misconceptions’.
- Some SEND targets relate purely to academic success and do not set out ‘small steps of progress’ for specific needs.
- In some early years areas, the curriculum sets out activities rather than the precise content children are expected to ‘know or know how to do’.
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 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 29% |
| 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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