Southfield Primary, based in Doncaster, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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.

Southfield Primary currently has around 260 pupils on roll, which is about 74% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.9% boys and 43.1% girls. Around 11.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.5%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (80.4%). other white pupils make up about 12.3%

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.

School Information

Address: Tranmoor Lane, Doncaster, DN3 3BN
Website: southfield.doncaster.sch.uk
Telephone: 01302831824
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Doncaster
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Nicola Worthington
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 144410

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 24/09/2013

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 352
Number of Pupils: 260
Number of Boys: 148
Number of Girls: 112

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.5% 4%
Persistent absence: 8.5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British80.40%209
Other White12.30%32
White and Black Caribbean2.30%6
African1.20%3
Other Mixed1.20%3
Other Asian0.80%2
Other (any other ethnic group)0.80%2
White and Black African0.80%2
Pakistani0.40%1
Other Black0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Indian0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
White and Asian0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Above Average (2.3)
Writing: Well Above Average (2.6)
Maths: Well Above Average (4.1)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
88%
Town average
56%
Local authority average
55%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
18%
Town average
6%
Local authority average
4%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
108.0
Town average
103.8
Local authority average
103.0
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
109.0
Town average
103.2
Local authority average
102.7
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Armthorpe Southfield Primary School
Tranmoor Lane , Armthorpe DN3 3BN
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Southfield Primary
Tranmoor Lane , Armthorpe DN3 3BN
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Armthorpe Tranmoor Primary School
Tranmoor Lane , Armthorpe DN3 3DB
- not rated 388 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Tranmoor Primary
Tranmoor Lane , Armthorpe DN3 3DB
3out of 4 388 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Tranmoor Lane Infant School
Tranmoor Lane , Armthorpe DN3 3DB
- not rated 388 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Curlew Middle School
Barnby Dun Road , Clay Lane DN2 4RG
- not rated 3,121 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Armthorpe School
Mere Lane , Armthorpe DN3 2DA
- not rated 982 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Armthorpe Academy
Mere Lane , Armthorpe DN3 2DA
2out of 4 982 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Outwood Academy Danum
Armthorpe Road , DN2 5QD
3out of 4 1,999 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Danum School Technology College
Armthorpe Road , DN2 5QD
- not rated 1,999 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Outwood Academy Danum
Armthorpe Road , DN2 5QD
- not rated 1,999 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wilby Carr Middle School
Aldesworth Road , Cantley DN4 6LD
- not rated 2,380 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Intake Middle School
Coniston Road , DN2 6JL
- not rated 2,662 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wheatley Hills Middle School
Leger Way , DN2 5RW
- not rated 2,689 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Heatherwood School
Leger Way , DN2 6HQ
- not rated 2,142 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Sandall Wood School
Leger Way , DN2 6HQ
- not rated 2,142 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Heatherwood School
Leger Way , DN2 6HQ
4out of 4 2,142 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
Young Parents Centre
Elmham Road , DN4 6LQ
- not rated 2,912 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bader Academy
Chappell Avenue , Edenthorpe DN3 2EW
- not rated 3,087 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.