Tickhill St Mary's Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Doncaster, DN11 9LZ · Doncaster · primary school
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76th 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 4,250 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.6/10 among them, against 3.9/10 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 | 8 | 35% | 0.30 |
| 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.
Tickhill St Mary's Church of England Primary and Nursery 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%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. An Ofsted inspection in January 2026 used the new framework, grading areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.6 out of 10 among them, against 3.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the Vocal Group, Craft Club, Eco Group, School Council, Friendship Force, and Forest School. They take part in Bikeability, school productions, and music lessons. Trips include visits to Sherwood Forest, Castleton, and Walesby Forest. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 226 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
What specific support is provided for pupils aiming to reach the higher standard in core subjects? How are the various clubs and trips funded and scheduled?
What Ofsted said about Tickhill St Mary's Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Overview
Tickhill St Mary’s provides a high-quality education where pupils are "happy," "safe," and "well prepared for the next stage of their education." The early years provision is a particular strength, offering an "excellent start" with rapid progress in phonics and strong engagement. While most aspects of the school meet the expected standard, leaders are actively addressing areas needing attention, particularly regarding teaching adaptations and behaviour consistency.
Strengths
- Early years provision is a "strength," with children making "rapid progress in phonics" and being "very well prepared for the next stage of their education."
- Pupils achieve well, with outcomes in national tests typically "close to or above national averages" and secure progress across the curriculum.
- Attendance is "above the national average," supported by leaders who "quickly address pupils' attendance if it begins to decline."
- There is a "culture of care and support," with staff who are "happy to work at the school" and feel "part of the family."
- Safeguarding standards are met, creating an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure classroom teaching is "carefully adapted to meet pupils’ needs," specifically to remove barriers for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and address knowledge gaps within the classroom rather than relying solely on additional sessions.
- Leaders should continue to monitor and evaluate progress against improvement priorities, as some new initiatives are "in their infancy" and require time to embed consistently.
- Leaders should ensure the new behaviour policy continues to drive improved behaviour, addressing remaining "pockets of poor behaviour."
Safeguarding
The report states that "safeguarding standards are met," noting that leaders have established an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and that "pupils are made safer and feel safe."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 76% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 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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