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Rosedale Primary School

Doncaster, DN5 8RLPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2024
KS2 Results
44%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
14 1st-choice / 14 places
Ranking
#11,862
of 13,686 nationally

About Rosedale Primary School

Rosedale Primary School in Doncaster is a smaller-than-average state primary, currently home to 177 pupils against a capacity of 249. That leaves a fair amount of spare places, but the school is actually oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, with 30 applications for just 14 reception places and all 14 first-preference offers accepted. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 28.8%, which is notably higher than the national primary average of around 23%, suggesting the school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. The school is mixed, non-religious, and takes children from age 3, with nursery provision on site. Headteacher Emily Clark leads a team that has clearly generated enough local demand to fill every first-choice spot, even with the school running well below its full capacity overall — an interesting signal that families in the area are actively choosing Rosedale over other options.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressEmley Drive, Doncaster, Doncaster, DN5 8RL
HeadteacherEmily Clark
Local AuthorityDoncaster
Number of Pupils177
Free School Meals (FSM)28.8%
School Capacity177 / 249 (71% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Feb 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, 18 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Outdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsSensory RoomLibraryArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

GymnasticsCross CountryDanceCricketFootballSwimmingRounders

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubCodingDramaChoirChess

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:15-17:30

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rosedale Primary School

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