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Southfield Primary

Academy converter · Doncaster · DN3 3BN

Ages 3–11 · 248 pupils · Doncaster

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Ofsted

Expected standard

KS2 expected (RWM)

78%

Overall absence

4.5%

Admissions demand

0.95 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-03-17

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected 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)78%
Higher standard (RWM)22%
Avg scaled score — reading
107.0
Avg scaled score — maths
107.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
110.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence4.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)8.5%
Unauthorised1.2%
Authorised absence
3.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
213

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.95 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

21

Places offered

22

1st-preference offers

21

Total preferences (any rank)
33
Preferred offers (top 3)
22
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill70%

248 pupils · 352 places

Pupils on roll
248
Boys / girls
140 / 108
School capacity
352
Capacity fill
248 / 352 (70%)
Free school meals
11.5%
FSM pupils
26
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: EMPOWERING MINDS ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
EMPOWERING MINDS ACADEMY TRUST
Headteacher
Mrs Nicola Worthington

Location

Address
Tranmoor Lane, Armthorpe
Postcode
DN3 3BN
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 converter (primary), Ages 3–11, in Doncaster, Doncaster, 248 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 11.5%.

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.

Compare with theseAll in DoncasterNear DN3

  • Tranmoor Primary

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Doncaster · DN3 3DB · Doncaster

    Ages 2–11

    • KS257%
    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM24.2%
    • Demand1.00

    0.2 miles away

  • Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Doncaster · DN3 2DG · Doncaster

    Ages 3–11

    • KS268%
    • Absence3.7%
    • FSM22.5%
    • Demand1.00

    0.8 miles away

  • Edenthorpe Hall Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Doncaster · DN3 2LS · Doncaster

    Ages 4–11

    • KS248%
    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM26.9%
    • Demand0.82

    1.4 miles away

  • Plover Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Doncaster · DN2 6JL · Doncaster

    Ages 3–11

    • KS265%
    • Absence6.7%
    • FSM38.5%
    • Demand0.98

    1.5 miles away

  • Hawthorn Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Doncaster · DN4 6LQ · Doncaster

    Ages 2–11

    • KS256%
    • Absence7.1%
    • FSM43.2%
    • Demand1.00

    1.7 miles away

  • Sandringham Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Doncaster · DN2 5LS · Doncaster

    Ages 3–11

    • KS263%
    • Absence6.0%
    • FSM31.0%
    • Demand0.93

    1.7 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Nicola Worthington
Telephone
01302831824
Website
southfield.doncaster.sch.uk

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