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Kirk Sandall Infant School

Doncaster, DN3 1JTPrimaryAges 3–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
53 1st-choice / 54 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Kirk Sandall Infant School

Kirk Sandall Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection in June 2024, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2020. The school received Good across every category inspected, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and early years provision. This upward trajectory is a strong indicator of the progress made under headteacher Carolyn Buckley. While the school only covers Reception to Year 2, meaning it does not participate in Key Stage 2 SATs, its early years foundation stage results are a key measure of its academic starting point. In the 2024 inspection, early years provision was rated Good, reflecting solid foundations in literacy, numeracy, and personal development for its youngest pupils. The school’s 11% of pupils eligible for free school meals is below the national average, suggesting a relatively advantaged intake, but the school’s consistent Good rating across all areas shows it is delivering effectively for its community.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressQueen Mary Crescent, Doncaster, Doncaster, DN3 1JT
HeadteacherCarolyn Buckley
Local AuthorityDoncaster
Number of Pupils229
Free School Meals (FSM)11.0%
School Capacity229 / 240 (95% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 4 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Outdoor PlaygroundSports HallICT SuiteSensory RoomMusic RoomsPlaying Fields

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

TennisCricketRoundersGymnasticsSwimmingCross CountryAthletics

Clubs & Activities

GardeningCodingDramaFilm ClubArt ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysical

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:30

Source: ksinfantschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kirk Sandall Infant School

Kirk Sandall Infant School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.