Southfield Primary
Doncaster, DN3 3BN · Doncaster · primary school
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13th 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 — 9.9/10 against 4,240 of them, against 9.9/10 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 | 93.0 · 99 | 40% | 3.95 |
| Ofsted | 14 | 35% | 0.48 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 33.0 · 99 | 25% | 2.47 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Southfield Primary overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 93.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 33.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.9 out of 10 either way). The school was inspected in March 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 248 pupils against a stated capacity of 352. 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 new inspection framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about Southfield Primary
Overview
Southfield Primary is a school where leaders and staff deliver a high-quality education, with safeguarding standards met and an open culture of care. The report highlights exceptional early years provision and strong attendance, alongside excellent pupil behaviour and personal development. While core subjects like English and mathematics are taught effectively, there is variability in teaching quality across the wider curriculum.
Strengths
- Attendance is "high and above the national average," with leaders taking a "meticulous approach" to reducing persistent absence.
- Early years staff have an "excellent understanding" of the curriculum, ensuring children are "very well prepared for the next stages of their education."
- Pupils demonstrate "excellent" conduct, showing "self-discipline" and kindness, with bullying being rare and addressed swiftly.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils having a "remarkably deep understanding" of health, safety, and cultural diversity.
- Disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs are well supported, achieving well alongside their peers.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should develop staff expertise to improve teaching across foundation subjects so pupils produce "higher-quality work" and secure knowledge.
- Leaders should use "more precise and responsive approaches" to evaluate the impact of actions on identified priorities, particularly regarding the wider curriculum and additional funding.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 88% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 93% |
| 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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