Kirk Sandall Infant School
95%
Capacity
229
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Kirk Sandall Infant School
Kirk Sandall Infant School is a state-funded None primary school serving the Doncaster community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 229 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Kirk Sandall Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Carolyn Buckley, it falls under Doncaster local authority.
Kirk Sandall Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 88 applications for 54 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 53 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Kirk Sandall Infant School include Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Playing Fields.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Cricket, Rounders, Gymnastics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Drama, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Doncaster, Kirk Sandall Infant School 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 | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Queen Mary Crescent, Doncaster, Doncaster, DN3 1JT |
| Headteacher | Carolyn Buckley |
| Local Authority | Doncaster |
| Number of Pupils | 229 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.0% |
| School Capacity | 229 / 240 (95% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 4 Jul 2024. 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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed54
88
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
53 families put this school as their 1st choice (60% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Queen Mary Crescent, Doncaster
Doncaster, DN3 1JT
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