Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School, based in Doncaster, provides primary education, 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.
Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School currently has around 318 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.7% boys and 50.3% girls. Around 23.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 19%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (89.3%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Rose Crescent, Doncaster, DN5 9EW |
| Website: | www.sunnyfields.doncaster.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01302780386 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Doncaster |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Kimberley Hutton |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 106747 |
Ofsted inspection date: 07/06/2017
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 332 |
| Number of Pupils: | 318 |
| Number of Boys: | 158 |
| Number of Girls: | 160 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 19% | 8.2% |
| White British | 89.30% | 284 |
| Other White | 4.10% | 13 |
| Other Mixed | 1.60% | 5 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.60% | 5 |
| Other Asian | 1.30% | 4 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 1 |
| African | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.30% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.30% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.30% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School Rose Crescent , Scawthorpe DN5 9EW | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scawsby Saltersgate Junior School Barnsley Road , Scawsby DN5 8NQ | - not rated | 430 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scawsby Junior Academy Barnsley Road , Scawsby DN5 8NQ | - not rated | 430 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School Windsor Walk , Scawsby DN5 8NQ | 3out of 4 | 479 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scawsby Rosedale Primary School Emley Drive , Scawsby DN5 8RL | - not rated | 933 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hills Middle School Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9ED | - not rated | 1,134 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentley High Street Middle School High Street , Bentley DN5 0AA | - not rated | 1,337 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Village Middle School Asquith Road , Bentley DN5 0NU | - not rated | 2,260 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 | 963 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Don Valley School and Performing Arts College Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9DD | - not rated | 963 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgewood School Barnsley Road , Scawsby DN5 7UB | - not rated | 1,300 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgewood School Barnsley Road , Scawsby DN5 7UB | 3out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,677 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster College The Hub, Chappell Drive , DN1 2RF | - not rated | 2,692 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosedale Road First School Rosedale Road , Scawsby DN5 8SU | - not rated | 867 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stone Hill School Barnsley Road , Scawsby DN5 7UB | - not rated | 1,300 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Picture Doncaster High Street , Bentley DN5 0BF | - not rated | 1,335 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Anchorage School Barnsley Road , Scawsby DN5 7UB | - not rated | 1,447 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge Enterprise College Eco Power Stadium (East Stand) , Stadium Way DN4 5JW | - not rated | 2,200 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.