The short version
Above-average SATs results.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 93% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
93%
+31.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
33%
+25.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
+7.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 260
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 11.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Doncaster
- Trust
- EMPOWERING MINDS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Worthington (Executive 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
Tranmoor Lane, Armthorpe, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 3BN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmArmthorpe Academy
Secondary · 900m away
Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Outwood Academy Danum
Secondary · 1.8km away
Sandall Wood School
Special school · 2.0km away
Heatherwood School
Special school · 2.0km away
Edenthorpe Hall Primary Academy
Primary · 2.3km away
Plover Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Hungerhill School
Secondary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Southfield Primary?
Southfield Primary currently has 260 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Southfield Primary take?
Southfield Primary caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Southfield Primary?
Southfield Primary is in Doncaster, DN3 3BN, in the Doncaster local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Southfield Primary have a sixth form?
No, Southfield Primary does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.