Tickhill Estfeld Primary School

About Tickhill Estfeld Primary School

Tickhill Estfeld Primary School sits within the Doncaster local authority, a mixed state primary for children aged 4 to 11. Among the 87 primary schools in the borough, it ranks 13th overall, placing it comfortably in the top 25 per cent of schools locally. The three highest-ranked peers in the area are Crookesbroom Primary Academy, St Oswald's CofE Academy, and Arksey Primary School, all of which score higher on the same ranking metric. Tickhill Estfeld's own ranking score of 76 reflects solid performance, and it is one of only four schools in Doncaster to have previously held an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, though its most recent graded inspection in 2022 saw that rating revised to Good across all categories, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management. The nearest school currently rated Outstanding is Grange Lane Infant Academy, about 4.3 kilometres away.

Academically, Tickhill Estfeld performs well above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 76 per cent of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined, compared with a Doncaster average of 61 per cent. The school's average scaled scores are 107 in reading and 106 in maths, both above the national benchmark of 100. At the higher standard, 41 per cent of pupils achieved that level in reading, 35 per cent in maths, and 6 per cent in both writing and the combined measure. Progress scores are not available in the data, but the attainment figures alone suggest a school where most children are meeting or exceeding expectations. The school's Ofsted report from 2022 rated all inspected areas as Good, including early years provision and personal development, with the previous inspection in 2007 having judged the school Outstanding overall.

The school is housed on a site with a gymnasium, playing fields, music rooms, an outdoor playground, and a chapel. Sports on offer include football, cricket, rounders, swimming, gymnastics, athletics, and tennis, and there is a range of clubs such as drama, book club, gardening, art club, and film club. Tickhill Estfeld provides support for pupils with specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, social and emotional mental health needs, and speech, language and communication needs. For the 2025/26 intake, the school was oversubscribed: 23 first-preference applications were made for 23 places, but total applications reached 52, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.26. With 221 pupils on roll against a capacity of 226, the school is nearly full, and only 6.3 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the national average. This is a school that suits families seeking strong academic outcomes in a well-resourced, community-focused setting within Doncaster.

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