Kirkby Avenue Primary School is a primary school in Doncaster, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Kirkby Avenue Primary School currently has around 361 pupils on roll, which is about 103% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.6% boys and 52.4% girls. Around 29.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 19.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (62.9%). other white pupils make up about 13.3% , followed by african at 11.9%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Kirkby Avenue, Doncaster, DN5 9TF |
| Website: | www.kirkbyavenueprimaryschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01302782953 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Doncaster |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Carol Clifford |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 131341 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/06/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 350 |
| Number of Pupils: | 361 |
| Number of Boys: | 172 |
| Number of Girls: | 189 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 19.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 62.90% | 227 |
| Other White | 13.30% | 48 |
| African | 11.90% | 43 |
| Other Asian | 3.30% | 12 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.70% | 6 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.10% | 4 |
| Chinese | 0.80% | 3 |
| Indian | 0.80% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 0.80% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.80% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 0.60% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.60% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.60% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.30% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.30% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkby Avenue Primary School Kirkby Avenue , Bentley DN5 9TF | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkby Avenue Infant School Kirkby Avenue , Bentley DN5 9TF | - not rated | 178 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkby Avenue Junior School Kirkby Avenue , Bentley DN5 9TF | - not rated | 178 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentley High Street Primary School High Street , Bentley DN5 0AA | - not rated | 932 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentley High Street Primary School High Street , Bentley DN5 0AA | - not rated | 932 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley High Street Middle School High Street , Bentley DN5 0AA | - not rated | 932 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hills Middle School Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9ED | - not rated | 1,703 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Village Middle School Asquith Road , Bentley DN5 0NU | - not rated | 2,090 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don Valley Academy Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9DD | 3out of 4 | 2,011 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Don Valley School and Performing Arts College Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9DD | - not rated | 2,011 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgewood School Barnsley Road , Scawsby DN5 7UB | - not rated | 2,336 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgewood School Barnsley Road , Scawsby DN5 7UB | 3out of 4 | 2,336 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster UTC College Road , DN1 3BF | 3out of 4 | 2,424 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatley Middle School Beckett Road , DN2 4AL | - not rated | 2,180 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hexthorpe Middle School Urban Road , DN4 0HH | - not rated | 2,811 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DN Colleges Group Chappell Drive , DN1 2RF | - not rated | 1,571 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster College The Hub, Chappell Drive , DN1 2RF | - not rated | 1,584 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Picture Doncaster High Street , Bentley DN5 0BF | - not rated | 862 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge Enterprise College Eco Power Stadium (East Stand) , Stadium Way DN4 5JW | - not rated | 1,231 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Private Tutorial Studies 305 Church Way , DN1 2TB | - not rated | 1,872 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Private Tutorial Studies Education Resource Centre , 305 Church Way DN1 2TB | - not rated | 1,872 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rosedale Road First School Rosedale Road , Scawsby DN5 8SU | - not rated | 1,953 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.