Stainforth Kirton Lane Primary School
Doncaster, DN7 5BG · Doncaster · primary school
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82nd 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 — 0.6/10 against 1,435 of them, against 0.8/10 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 | 38.0 · 7 | 40% | 0.27 |
| 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.
Stainforth Kirton Lane Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.0% 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% of pupils, 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 (0.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 224 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 literacy? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in higher standard results?
What Ofsted said about Stainforth Kirton Lane Primary School
Overview
Stainforth Kirton Lane Primary School continues to be a good school, offering an inclusive environment where pupils are happy and enjoy learning. The report highlights a carefully designed, ambitious curriculum and positive behaviour, noting that staff create a calm atmosphere where pupils feel valued and supported.
Strengths
- The school provides a "carefully designed, bespoke curriculum that is ambitious and progressive," ensuring new learning builds effectively on prior knowledge.
- Staff demonstrate "excellent subject knowledge" and an "enthusiastic approach to teaching," which encourages pupils to engage well in their learning.
- Reading is a high priority, with staff being "highly skilled at teaching early reading" to ensure children become confident and fluent.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "successfully learn the same curriculum as their peers," supported by adapted teaching and resources.
- The school offers a wide range of activities and leadership opportunities, such as archery, arts and crafts, and roles as school councillors.
Areas to improve
- The school should continue to support families to overcome barriers to attendance, as some pupils are "absent from school too often" and miss out on learning.
- The school should ensure the curriculum is challenging enough for the most able pupils, as some currently "do not have the support they need to deepen their understanding" and do not achieve at the levels they are capable of.
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 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 41% |
| 2024/25 | 38% |
| 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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