Southfield Primary

About Southfield Primary

Southfield Primary is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Doncaster community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 260 pupils on roll, operating at 74% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Southfield Primary "Good", the school is led by headteacher Nicola Worthington, it falls under Doncaster local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 78% 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 1883rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 87 in Doncaster.

Southfield Primary is a popular choice with families — it received 54 applications for 28 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Southfield Primary include Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Forest School, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Dance, Netball, Tennis, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Book Club, Choir and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Doncaster, Southfield Primary 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.

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