Doncaster
Kirk Sandall Junior School
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What the data says
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73% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, above the national average of around 61%.
- 73%
- Expected standard (R+W+M)
- 8%
- Higher standard (R+W+M)
- 2024/2025
- Academic year
KS2 progress scores (reading, writing, maths progress) are not yet surfaced in this summary. Check the performance table section below.
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Starting school in September 2027
- Primary (Reception): apply by 15 January 2027; offers on 16 April 2027.
National dates for England. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another council.
KS2 results history
| Year | Pupils | Expected % | Higher % | Reading | Writing | Maths | Read score | Maths score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | — | 73.0% | 8.0% | 79.0% | 78.0% | 82.0% | 105.0 | 105.0 |
| 2023/2024 | — | 66.0% | 9.0% | 73.0% | 78.0% | 77.0% | 106.0 | 105.0 |
| 2022/2023 | — | 63.0% | 6.0% | 72.0% | 81.0% | 69.0% | 104.0 | 102.0 |
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School information
| URN | 141684 |
| Local authority | Doncaster |
| Region | Yorkshire and The Humber |
| Phase | Primary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 7-11 |
| Headteacher | Carolyn Buckley |
| Trust | BRIGHTER FUTURES LEARNING PARTNERSHIP TRUST |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | DN3 1JG |
| Pupils | 344 |
| FSM eligible | 21.2% |
Contact and identifiers
Magnolia Close, Kirk Sandall, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 1JG
www.kirksandall-jun.doncaster.sch.uk1302882827| DfE number | 2004 |
| UKPRN | 10048629 |
| Opened | 1 Mar 2015 |
| GIAS updated | 25 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 25 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 31 Jan 2022 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 8 Dec 2021 |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2022 |