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Crookesbroom Primary Academy

Doncaster, DN7 6JPPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2022
KS2 Results
96%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
28 1st-choice / 28 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#80 of 13,686 nationally

About Crookesbroom Primary Academy

Crookesbroom Primary Academy is a state primary school in Doncaster that is currently operating very close to its full capacity, with 232 pupils on roll against a school capacity of 240. The school serves a community with a notably high level of disadvantage: 34.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is significantly above the national average for primary schools. This context makes the school's popularity all the more striking. For the 2025/26 academic year, Crookesbroom received 51 applications for just 28 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.82. All 28 first-preference applicants were offered a place, but the remaining 23 families who listed it lower on their form were turned away. This level of demand signals strong local confidence in the school, particularly given that it is not a faith school and has no selective admissions criteria.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCrookesbroom Lane, Doncaster, Doncaster, DN7 6JP
HeadteacherTom Chalder
Local AuthorityDoncaster
Number of Pupils232
Free School Meals (FSM)34.3%
School Capacity232 / 240 (97% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Apr 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 20 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteLibraryGymnasiumMusic RoomsSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

TennisAthleticsGymnasticsDanceFootball

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubChoirGardeningScience ClubEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Crookesbroom Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.