Town Field Primary School
112%
Capacity
469
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Town Field Primary School
Town Field Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Doncaster community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 469 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (112% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Town Field Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Helena Honeybone, it falls under Doncaster local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9217th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 58th out of 87 in Doncaster.
Town Field Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 89 applications for 60 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 66 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 Town Field Primary School include Library, Forest School, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Gymnastics, Cricket, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Coding, Gardening, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 31.5%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Doncaster, Town Field Primary 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 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Thorne Road, Doncaster, Doncaster, DN1 2JS |
| Headteacher | Helena Honeybone |
| Local Authority | Doncaster |
| Number of Pupils | 469 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 31.5% |
| School Capacity | 469 / 420 (112% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (56%)
9217th of 13,686
Nationally
986th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
58th of 87
In Doncaster
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
56%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
57%
'23/24
56%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
89
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
66 families put this school as their 1st choice (74% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Thorne Road, Doncaster
Doncaster, DN1 2JS
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