Bentley High Street Primary School
84%
Capacity
441
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Bentley High Street Primary School
Bentley High Street Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Doncaster community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 441 pupils on roll and is well-filled (84% of 525 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Rebecca Austwick, it falls under Doncaster local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2232nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 12th out of 87 in Doncaster.
Bentley High Street Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 63 applications for 42 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 38 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bentley High Street Primary School include Library, Forest School, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cross Country, Cricket, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Gardening, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 39.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Doncaster, Bentley High Street Primary School is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | High Street, Doncaster, Doncaster, DN5 0AA |
| Headteacher | Rebecca Austwick |
| Local Authority | Doncaster |
| Number of Pupils | 441 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 39.1% |
| School Capacity | 441 / 525 (84% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Oct 2024Quality of Education
Outstanding
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (77%)
2232nd of 13,686
Nationally
211th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
12th of 87
In Doncaster
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
77%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
70%
'23/24
77%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed42
63
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
38 families put this school as their 1st choice (60% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
High Street, Doncaster
Doncaster, DN5 0AA
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