Hatfield Woodhouse Primary School
94%
Capacity
221
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Hatfield Woodhouse Primary School
Hatfield Woodhouse Primary School was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2013. The inspection also rated leadership and management, early years provision, and overall effectiveness as Good, with the school noted as 'Improving' in its ungraded outcome. On the academic front, the school's Key Stage 2 results tell a strong story: 79% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, well above the local authority average of 61%. That places Hatfield Woodhouse 8th out of 87 primary schools in Doncaster, putting it in the top 10% locally. It also ranks in the top 13% nationally. Reading is a particular strength — every single pupil (100%) reached the expected standard, and 63% achieved the higher standard. In maths, 88% met expectations and 21% hit the higher bar, with an average score of 105.
The school's Progress 8 scores are not available, but the raw attainment figures paint a clear picture of a school that delivers consistently above the local norm. Writing also performed well, with 88% reaching the expected level and 17% achieving the higher standard. The combined higher standard across reading, writing and maths was 13%, which is respectable for a primary of this size. Ofsted's graded inspection in 2015 had already awarded Good across the board, so the 2024 ungraded inspection confirms the school has maintained that trajectory. With 221 pupils on roll against a capacity of 236, the school is nearly full, and admissions data for 2025/26 shows it is oversubscribed: 40 applications for 26 places, with all 26 first-preference offers taken up. That oversubscription ratio of 1.54 suggests strong local demand.
Hatfield Woodhouse offers a nursery provision for children from age three, and the school's facilities include a library, ICT suite, sensory room, playing fields and a forest school — the latter a nice touch for outdoor learning. The school lists five specific SEND provisions, covering dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social and emotional mental health, speech and language needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. Clubs include choir, film club and drama, while sports on offer range from football and cricket to gymnastics and dance. For families considering this school, the data suggests it is a solid, improving option in Doncaster that delivers strong reading outcomes and is popular enough to be oversubscribed. The nearest Outstanding-rated primary is Holy Family Catholic Primary School, 4.4 km away, so for those not seeking a faith school, Hatfield Woodhouse is a strong local contender.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Main Street, Doncaster, Doncaster, DN7 6NH |
| Headteacher | Mikaela Moore |
| Local Authority | Doncaster |
| Number of Pupils | 221 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.9% |
| School Capacity | 221 / 236 (94% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (17 Jul 2024): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Feb 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (79%)
1741st of 13,686
Nationally
167th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
8th of 87
In Doncaster
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
79%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
90%
'23/24
79%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed26
40
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (65% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% 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
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British90.5%
- Mixed3.2%
- White (other)0.9%
- Asian0.5%
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
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
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.
1
Total schools
1
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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Main Street, Doncaster
Doncaster, DN7 6NH
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