Branton St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary School
Doncaster, DN3 3NB · Doncaster · primary school
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36th 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 the 3,869 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.6/10 among them, against 6.0/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Branton St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.6 out of 10 among them, against 6.0 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 192 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 are below the expected standard in core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in the upper years? How does the school engage parents in monitoring progress?
What Ofsted said about Branton St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary School
Overview
Branton St Wilfrid’s Church of England Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes it as a "happy, welcoming school where pupils thrive," noting that leaders provide a "clear and purposeful vision" for development. Pupils achieve well across the curriculum, supported by strong leadership and a culture that prioritises personal development and high aspirations.
Strengths
- The school has a "high-quality approach to teaching phonics and reading," ensuring pupils become "confident readers" through targeted support.
- Staff maintain a "well-mannered and respectful environment" using positive behaviour strategies that help pupils manage their emotions.
- The curriculum is "highly effective," with adults using "deep subject knowledge" to present learning clearly and engage pupils in debate.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is closely aligned to their needs, allowing them to access the curriculum successfully.
- Leaders have established "strong attendance practices" and staff report that leaders support their well-being and manage workload effectively.
Areas to improve
- In the early years, "outdoor learning opportunities are not used as effectively as they could be," meaning children do not learn as well as they should in this setting.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with the school creating an "open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts pupils’ interests first."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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
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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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