Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School
About Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School
Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School is a state primary in Doncaster for children aged 3 to 7, and it is clearly a popular choice among local families. With 309 pupils on roll against a capacity of 348, the school is not quite full, yet demand is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 109 applications for 83 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.31. Of those, 78 were first-preference applications, and all 78 received offers — meaning every family who put it first got a place, but late applicants would have faced competition. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 10.2%, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools (around 23%), suggesting the school draws from a relatively less deprived catchment. This demographic profile, combined with the oversubscription, points to a school that is well-regarded locally without being unattainable for families who rank it top.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 May 2024Latest monitoring visit (23 May 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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