The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
- 35% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 402
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 35.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Doncaster
- Trust
- XP SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
- Head
- Mrs Jayne Ogle (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Coniston Road, Intake, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 6JL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSandall Wood School
Special school · 608m away
Heatherwood School
Special school · 608m away
Sandringham Primary School
Primary · 621m away
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School
Primary · 673m away
Intake Primary Academy
Primary · 717m away
Outwood Academy Danum
Secondary · 815m away
Hospital Teaching Service
Miscellaneous · 1.2km away
Park Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Plover Primary School?
Plover Primary School currently has 402 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Plover Primary School take?
Plover Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Plover Primary School?
Plover Primary School is in Doncaster, DN2 6JL, in the Doncaster local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Plover Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Plover Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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