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Kirk Sandall Junior School

Academy sponsor led · Doncaster · DN3 1JG

Ages 7–11 · 309 pupils · Doncaster

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Ofsted

Strong standard

KS2 expected (RWM)

63%

Overall absence

4.6%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Strong standard

Inspection date

2026-04-28

  • AchievementStrong standard
  • Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceStrong standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)63%
Higher standard (RWM)6%
Avg scaled score — reading
104.0
Avg scaled score — maths
102.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
106.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)10.2%
Unauthorised1.4%
Authorised absence
3.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.5%
Enrolments in measure
364

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill86%

309 pupils · 360 places

Pupils on roll
309
Boys / girls
163 / 146
School capacity
360
Capacity fill
309 / 360 (86%)
Free school meals
21%
FSM pupils
65
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 7–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: BRIGHTER FUTURES LEARNING PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Academy trust
BRIGHTER FUTURES LEARNING PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Headteacher
Mrs Carolyn Buckley

Location

Address
Magnolia Close, Kirk Sandall
Postcode
DN3 1JG
Town
Doncaster
County
South Yorkshire
Local authority
Doncaster
District
Doncaster
Constituency
Doncaster Central
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (primary), Ages 7–11, in Doncaster, Doncaster, 309 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 21%.

Open schools in Doncaster
153
Primary schools in Doncaster
108
Academies among open schools in Doncaster
64% (98)
Open schools in DN3
14
Primary in DN3
10
Open schools in Doncaster LA
145
Primary in Doncaster LA
98

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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  • Kirk Sandall Infant School

    Ofsted: Good

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    Ages 3–7

    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM12.7%

    0.0 miles away

  • Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS272%
    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM9.0%

    0.2 miles away

  • Edenthorpe Hall Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

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    Ages 4–11

    • KS264%
    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM26.9%

    0.6 miles away

  • Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

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    Doncaster · DN3 2DG · Doncaster

    Ages 3–11

    • KS257%
    • Absence3.7%
    • FSM22.5%

    1.2 miles away

  • Barnby Dun Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Good

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    Doncaster · DN3 1BG · Doncaster

    Ages 4–11

    • KS274%
    • Absence3.4%
    • FSM13.9%

    1.3 miles away

  • Kingfisher Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS241%
    • Absence6.0%
    • FSM34.2%

    1.9 miles away

  • Southfield Primary

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Doncaster · DN3 3BN · Doncaster

    Ages 3–11

    • KS288%
    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM11.5%

    1.9 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Carolyn Buckley
Telephone
01302882827
Website
www.kirksandall-jun.doncaster.sch.uk

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