Branton St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary School
86%
Capacity
181
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Branton St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary School
Branton St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary School has been rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating. The school's academic story is best told through its Key Stage 2 results, where 81% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That figure places the school well above the local authority average of 61% for Doncaster, and ranks it 7th out of 87 primary schools in the area, putting it in the top 10% locally. Nationally, it sits in the top 10% of all primary schools for this combined measure. The school's reading and maths average scores are 109 and 107 respectively, both above the national benchmark of 100. A notable 44% of pupils achieved the higher standard in reading, while 37% did so in maths, though the proportion reaching the higher standard in writing was lower at 15%.
The Ofsted inspection in November 2024 confirmed that the school is maintaining its Good standards, with leadership and management, early years provision, and behaviour all judged Good. The school has 181 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, and 9.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with 91% of respondents saying they would recommend the school. Every parent who responded agreed that their child is happy and feels safe, and 96% agreed that the school makes them aware of what their child will learn. Concerns about the school's handling of SEND support could not be assessed, as no parents with children receiving such support responded to the survey.
The school offers a range of facilities including a sensory room, forest school area, chapel, music rooms and playing fields. Sports on offer include gymnastics, cross country, athletics and dance, while clubs range from coding and chess to eco club and film club. The school has specific SEND provisions for dyslexia, speech and language needs, hearing and visual impairments, and social and emotional mental health. For the 2025/26 intake, the school was oversubscribed, receiving 51 applications for 29 places, with 27 first-preference applicants all offered a place. This is a Church of England primary that has clearly turned a corner academically and is now a strong performer within Doncaster, making it a realistic and attractive option for local families who prioritise solid academic outcomes and a supportive environment.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Valley Drive, Doncaster, Doncaster, DN3 3NB |
| Headteacher | Joanne Turner |
| Local Authority | Doncaster |
| Number of Pupils | 181 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.4% |
| School Capacity | 181 / 210 (86% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Nov 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (6 Nov 2024): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Jul 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (81%)
1354th of 13,686
Nationally
133rd of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
7th of 87
In Doncaster
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
81%
Expected Standard
15%
Higher Standard
'22/23
66%
'23/24
81%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
23 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
51
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
27 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:50 – 15:20
Source: branton-st-wilfrids-primary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Lower-disadvantage intake compared to the national average (25%).
Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British85.1%
- Asian5.6%
- White (other)3.3%
- Mixed2.8%
- Black1.1%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
2
Total schools
2
Oversubscribed
1
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Valley Drive, Doncaster
Doncaster, DN3 3NB
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