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Tornedale Infant Academy

Doncaster, DN11 0NQPrimaryAges 3–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
35 1st-choice / 35 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Tornedale Infant Academy

Tornedale Infant Academy was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, a rating it has held consistently across both its graded inspections. The school serves children from age three to seven, so its academic story is best told through the early years and early primary outcomes rather than standardised test scores. In the 2023 inspection, every category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision — was judged Good. This is a solid, dependable picture for a small infant school. The previous inspection, back in 2013, also rated the school Good overall, suggesting sustained quality over a decade. With 167 pupils on roll against a capacity of 232, the school is operating well below capacity, which may mean smaller class sizes and more individual attention for children in these crucial early years.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGattison Lane, Doncaster, Doncaster, DN11 0NQ
HeadteacherLisa Almunshi
Local AuthorityDoncaster
Number of Pupils167
Free School Meals (FSM)30.3%
School Capacity167 / 232 (72% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 25 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumDining HallSensory RoomICT SuitePlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

CricketNetballFootballGymnasticsTennis

Clubs & Activities

ChoirScience ClubFilm ClubGardeningDramaBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tornedale Infant Academy

Tornedale Infant Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.