Tornedale Infant Academy is a primary school in Doncaster, serving pupils aged 3 to 7. 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.
Tornedale Infant Academy currently has around 167 pupils on roll, which is about 72% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.7% boys and 50.3% girls. Around 30.3% 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.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (87.4%).
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: | Gattison Lane, Doncaster, DN11 0NQ |
| Website: | www.tornedaleacademy.com |
| Telephone: | 01302868387 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Doncaster |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Lisa Almunshi |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 151172 |
Ofsted inspection date: 28/03/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 232 |
| Number of Pupils: | 167 |
| Number of Boys: | 83 |
| Number of Girls: | 84 |
| White British | 87.40% | 146 |
| Other White | 4.80% | 8 |
| African | 3.00% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.80% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 1.20% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 1.20% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.60% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tornedale Infant Academy Gattison Lane , Rossington DN11 0NQ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossington Tornedale Infant School Gattison Lane , Rossington DN11 0NQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy Bevan Avenue , Rossington DN11 0NB | 3out of 4 | 129 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Bevan Avenue , Rossington DN11 0NB | - not rated | 129 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossington St Michael's CofE Primary School Sheepbridge Lane , Old Rossington DN11 0EZ | 3out of 4 | 706 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rossington High School Bond Street , Rossington DN11 0BZ | - not rated | 986 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossington All Saints Academy Bond Street , Rossington DN11 0BZ | 3out of 4 | 986 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossington All Saints Church of England (VA) School - A Sports College Bond Street , Rossington DN11 0BZ | - not rated | 986 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Cantley Middle School Plumpton Park Road , DN4 6SL | - not rated | 2,632 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doncaster Collegiate Sixth Form Bond Street , DN11 0BZ | - not rated | 1,085 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossington Hall School Great North Road , Rossington DN11 0HS | - not rated | 2,558 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hesley Holdings Limited Hesley Hall , Stripe Road DN11 9HH | - not rated | 2,702 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hesley Village College Hesley Hall , Stripe Road DN11 9HH | - not rated | 2,713 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Hesley Hall School Tickhill , DN11 9HH | - not rated | 2,713 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.