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 is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Doncaster community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 181 pupils on roll and is well-filled (86% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Branton St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Joanne Turner, it falls under Doncaster local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 81% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1354th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 87 in Doncaster.
Branton St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 51 applications for 29 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.
Branton St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary School has good reviews on SchoolParrot (3.7/5 from 2 parents), and parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 91% recommending the school (23 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Branton St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary School include Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Library, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Cross Country, Athletics, Dance, as well as clubs including Coding, Book Club, Chess, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Doncaster, Branton St Wilfrid's Church of England 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 | 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Branton St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary School
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KS2 SATs Explained
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SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
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Contact Information
Valley Drive, Doncaster
Doncaster, DN3 3NB
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