Warmsworth Primary School

About Warmsworth Primary School

Warmsworth Primary School sits in the middle of the pack in Doncaster, with 64% of its Year 6 pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in the 2023/24 academic year. That is three percentage points above the local authority average of 61%, placing the school 41st out of 98 primary schools in the area. The school’s overall Ofsted rating is Good, following an inspection in December 2024, though it was not judged on overall effectiveness that time. What stands out is that while the quality of education, behaviour and leadership are all rated Good, the early years provision and personal development are both rated Outstanding. That is a notable split: the youngest children and the broader character-building side of school life are clearly strengths, even if the core academic judgement has slipped from the Outstanding rating the school held in its previous inspection back in 2014.

Looking at the KS2 results in more detail, the picture is mixed. In reading and maths, 85% of pupils met the expected standard in each subject, which is solid, and the average scaled scores of 106 in both are comfortably above the national baseline of 100. Writing is weaker, with only 69% reaching the expected standard, and just 7% achieving a higher standard. The combined expected standard of 64% is therefore dragged down by writing. At the higher end, 25% of pupils reached a higher standard in reading, but only 5% did so across all three subjects. The school’s ranking score of 64 places it in the top 50% nationally, but it is worth noting that the local authority has four Outstanding primary schools, and the nearest one, Hill Top Academy, is only 2.5 km away. For parents focused on academic stretch, the data suggests reading and maths are stronger than writing at this school.

The school is oversubscribed: for 61 places in the 2025/26 intake, there were 119 applications, with 73 putting it as their first choice. That is a ratio of nearly two applicants per place, so it is a popular option locally. Facilities include an ICT suite, sensory room, gymnasium, library, music rooms and even a chapel, which is unusual for a non-religious community school. Sports provision is broad, with cricket, gymnastics, dance, football, athletics, rounders and swimming on offer, plus clubs in drama, gardening and book club. The school has a nursery provision for children from age three. Parent views are mixed: 58% would recommend the school, but there are significant concerns around SEND support, where 72% of respondents disagreed that the school gives children with special educational needs the support they need. The school does list provisions for dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, speech and language needs, hearing impairment and social, emotional and mental health, but this is clearly an area parents feel strongly about.

Key Details

Frequently Asked Questions About Warmsworth Primary School

Helpful Guides for Parents