Rossington St Michael's CofE Primary School
82%
Capacity
365
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Rossington St Michael's CofE Primary School
Rossington St Michael's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Doncaster community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 365 pupils on roll and is well-filled (82% of 443 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Rossington St Michael's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jenny Birks, it falls under Doncaster local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2086th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 10th out of 87 in Doncaster.
Rossington St Michael's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 73 applications for 46 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 45 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Rossington St Michael's CofE Primary School include ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Football, Dance, Cricket, as well as clubs including Coding, Eco Club, Gardening, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Doncaster, Rossington St Michael's CofE Primary 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 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Sheepbridge Lane, Doncaster, Doncaster, DN11 0EZ |
| Headteacher | Jenny Birks |
| Local Authority | Doncaster |
| Number of Pupils | 365 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.9% |
| School Capacity | 365 / 443 (82% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Sept 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Nov 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (77%)
2086th of 13,686
Nationally
199th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
10th of 87
In Doncaster
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
77%
Expected Standard
12%
Higher Standard
'22/23
68%
'23/24
77%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed46
73
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
45 families put this school as their 1st choice (62% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Sheepbridge Lane, Doncaster
Doncaster, DN11 0EZ
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