Grange Lane Infant Academy
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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Grange Lane, Doncaster, Doncaster, DN11 0QY |
| Headteacher | Louise Chappell |
| Local Authority | Doncaster |
| Number of Pupils | 262 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.8% |
| School Capacity | 262 / 282 (93% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
81
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
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.
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Contact Information
Grange Lane, Doncaster
Doncaster, DN11 0QY
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