Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School
89%
Capacity
309
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School
Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Doncaster community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 309 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 348 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emma Anderson, it falls under Doncaster local authority.
Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 109 applications for 83 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 78 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School include Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Forest School, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Gymnastics, Cross Country, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Choir, Gardening, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Doncaster, Scawsby Saltersgate 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Windsor Walk, Doncaster, Doncaster, DN5 8NQ |
| Headteacher | Emma Anderson |
| Local Authority | Doncaster |
| Number of Pupils | 309 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.2% |
| School Capacity | 309 / 348 (89% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (23 May 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2014. 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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed83
109
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
78 families put this school as their 1st choice (72% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Windsor Walk, Doncaster
Doncaster, DN5 8NQ
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