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Kirk Sandall Junior School

Doncaster, DN3 1JGPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2021
KS2 Results
66%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#5,827
of 13,686 nationally

About Kirk Sandall Junior School

Kirk Sandall Junior School is a popular choice among local families, and the numbers back that up. The school is oversubscribed, with 344 pupils on roll against a capacity of 360, suggesting strong demand for places. While the Department for Education does not publish a formal parent view score for this school, the oversubscription ratio alone signals that many parents in Doncaster are actively choosing it. The school has clearly turned a corner under headteacher Carolyn Buckley. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2021, it was rated Good across the board — for quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. That’s a notable improvement from its previous inspection in 2018, when it was judged to Require Improvement overall. Parents can feel reassured that the school is now on a stable, upward trajectory.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressMagnolia Close, Doncaster, Doncaster, DN3 1JG
HeadteacherCarolyn Buckley
Local AuthorityDoncaster
Number of Pupils344
Free School Meals (FSM)21.2%
School Capacity344 / 360 (96% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Dec 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 31 Jan 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

4
Sports HallGymnasiumDining HallMusic Rooms

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

NetballGymnasticsSwimmingDanceCricket

Clubs & Activities

GardeningChoirEco ClubScience ClubDrama

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:30

Source: kirksandall-jun.doncaster.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kirk Sandall Junior School

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