Bentley High Street Primary School
Doncaster, DN5 0AA · Doncaster · primary school
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8th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.7/10 against 1,807 of them, against 7.4/10 nationally. 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 62% | 5.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 38% | 2.19 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bentley High Street Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 8.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Nurture Club, Rainbows, and Rugby, with a breakfast club also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 439 pupils against a stated capacity of 525. 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 who do not reach the expected standard in their core subjects? What specific activities take place within the Rainbows club? How does the rugby programme fit into the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about Bentley High Street Primary School
Overview
Pupils benefit from an “extremely strong education” where leaders ensure “every child, every chance, every day”. The school delivers a “highly ambitious curriculum” that exceeds national expectations, resulting in pupils achieving very well in national assessments and demonstrating polite, respectful behaviour.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “highly ambitious” and “precisely identified” to build knowledge carefully, with activities focusing on “the most important knowledge in each subject”.
- Teachers “skilfully use assessment to identify gaps in pupils’ knowledge” and provide extra support, ensuring pupils keep up and achieve well.
- Phonics teaching is consistent and effective, with skilled staff helping struggling pupils to “catch up quickly” so they learn to read “fluently and with expression”.
- Children in the early years receive an “extremely strong start” through a comprehensive curriculum that quickly identifies and addresses knowledge gaps.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are quickly identified and receive tailored support, making “strong progress from their starting points”.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
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 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| 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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