Green Top
Doncaster, DN8 5LB · Doncaster · primary school
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77th 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 — 3.4/10 against 3,182 of them, against 3.7/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 12 | 35% | 0.43 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Green Top overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. A higher 8.0% reached 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 (3.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.7 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in June 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 426 pupils against a stated capacity of 417. 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
With the recent inspection using the new framework, which specific areas received the highest grades? How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Green Top
Overview
Green Top is a school where leaders have established a culture of "love, care and compassion," resulting in strong standards for attendance, behaviour, early years, and personal development. While the curriculum is generally well-considered and inclusive, the report identifies that older pupils have gaps in reading and writing knowledge, and teaching quality requires refinement to ensure all pupils achieve as well as they could.
Strengths
- Attendance and behaviour are rated at a "Strong standard," with "notable improvements" in reducing persistent absence and a culture where bullying is "very rare."
- The early years provision is "Strong," with children getting a "flying start" through detailed curriculum planning and warm relationships that foster independence.
- Personal development is "Strong," with pupils demonstrating "respect and compassion" and taking on meaningful leadership roles, such as designing the school library.
- Inclusion is effective, with staff quickly identifying needs and using pupil premium funding to support disadvantaged pupils’ attendance and wellbeing.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure revised strategies in reading and writing are implemented more effectively to close knowledge gaps for older pupils.
- Teachers should use assessment consistently to identify learning gaps and plan tasks that help pupils progress from their specific starting points.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 0% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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