Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School

About Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School

Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School sits in the top quarter of primary schools in Doncaster, and its headline Key Stage 2 results comfortably outpace the local authority average. In the 2023/24 academic year, 69% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Doncaster average of 61%. That puts the school 22nd out of 87 primaries in the LA, and 25th out of 98 when including all schools of the same type. The gap is even more pronounced at the higher standard: 7% of pupils achieved greater depth across all three subjects, while the LA average for that metric is not provided but the school's own figures show 24% hitting the higher standard in reading and writing individually, and 10% in maths. Reading and writing both saw 76% of pupils meet expectations, with maths slightly ahead at 79%. Average scaled scores of 105 in reading and 103 in maths reinforce a picture of solid, above-average performance for a Doncaster primary.

The school's most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in January 2025, confirmed that standards are being maintained at Good, the same rating it received in its previous graded inspection. Leadership and management were also judged Good. That marks a clear improvement from the school's 2011 inspection, when overall effectiveness was rated Requires Improvement. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive: 90% of respondents would recommend the school, and 75% strongly agreed that their child is happy there. Strong agreement was also high for safety (80%), clubs and activities (80%), and the range of subjects (75%). The school's SEND provisions cover seven areas including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and physical disability, though the parent view question on SEND support received no responses, so it's hard to gauge satisfaction there.

With 242 pupils against a capacity of 240, the school is effectively full, and oversubscribed for Reception places: 32 first-preference applications for 30 places in 2025/26, and 50 total applications for those 30 spots. That's a ratio of 1.67 applicants per place, so early application is essential. The school has a Church of England character and offers nursery provision for children from age three. Facilities include a library, playing fields, art studios, a sensory room, a forest school, and a chapel. Clubs range from gardening and eco club to coding and film club, and sports include cricket, gymnastics, swimming, netball and dance. This is a school that suits families looking for strong academic outcomes in a Doncaster primary, with a clear religious foundation and a wide range of enrichment opportunities, but who are prepared for a competitive admissions process.

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