The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
- 36% 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
47%
-15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 423
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 36%
Governance
- Local authority
- Doncaster
- Trust
- EXCEED LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr Chris Metcalfe (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Sandringham Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 5LS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOur Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
Plover Primary School
Primary · 621m away
Sandall Wood School
Special school · 777m away
Heatherwood School
Special school · 777m away
Intake Primary Academy
Primary · 780m away
Kingfisher Primary Academy
Primary · 812m away
Hospital Teaching Service
Miscellaneous · 873m away
Outwood Academy Danum
Secondary · 910m away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Sandringham Primary School?
Sandringham Primary School currently has 423 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sandringham Primary School take?
Sandringham Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sandringham Primary School?
Sandringham Primary School is in Doncaster, DN2 5LS, in the Doncaster local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sandringham Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sandringham Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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