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Grange Lane Infant Academy

Grange Lane Infant Academy

Doncaster, DN11 0QYPrimary School·Ages 2-7
Outstandingby Ofsted

93%

Capacity

262

Pupils

1.4x

Demand

About Grange Lane Infant Academy

Grange Lane Infant Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Doncaster community, welcoming children from age 2 to 7. The school has 262 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 282 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

the school is led by headteacher Louise Chappell, it falls under Doncaster local authority.

Grange Lane Infant Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 81 applications for 60 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 60 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, 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 Grange Lane Infant Academy include ICT Suite, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Rounders, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Film Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.8%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Doncaster, Grange Lane Infant Academy 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGrange Lane, Doncaster, Doncaster, DN11 0QY
HeadteacherLouise Chappell
Local AuthorityDoncaster
Number of Pupils262
Free School Meals (FSM)29.8%
School Capacity262 / 282 (93% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Outstanding

Improved
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 2 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomSports HallGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

SwimmingCricketRoundersCross CountryAthletics

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirFilm Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

60

Applications

81

Balanced

Applications roughly match available places

Applications to places ratio1.4x
0x1x2x3x5x+

60 families put this school as their 1st choice (74% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Grange Lane Infant Academy

Grange Lane Infant Academy has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.

Contact Information

01302651038www.gliacademy.org.uk/

Grange Lane, Doncaster

Doncaster, DN11 0QY

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Grange Lane, Doncaster

Doncaster, DN11 0QY

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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