Kirk Sandall Infant School
Queen Mary Crescent, Kirk Sandall, Doncaster, DN3 1JTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Kirk Sandall Infant School is a primary school in Doncaster for ages 3 to 7. It is one of the 136 schools in Doncaster. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 June 2024, report published 4 July 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 June 2024
Kirk Sandall Infant school has high expectations for pupils. These are realised. Pupils are safe. Pupils behave well in lessons and at breaktimes. Relationships between adults and pupils are extremely positive. Staff are skilled in making learning engaging and fun. The school has made purposeful changes to the curriculum. These are having a positive impact on what pupils learn and achieve. The curriculum is delivered in a practical way, drawing meaningful links to the real world. These experiences support pupils to remember and develop their understanding. However, pupils also state that it helps them feel confident in the world. Pupils take on leadership roles. Playground leaders organise lunchtime activities. 'Ninja spies' nominate role models who exhibit the school values. Pupils enjoy these opportunities. The roles support pupils to make good choices. They help pupils to understand how they can have a positive impact on others. Pupils achieve well at the school. This prepares them for their next stage of education. The school has strong links with the neighbouring junior school. The curriculums for both schools have been created together. The curriculums align so that pupils' learning continues to build over time. This further supports pupils when they move between schools.
What the school should improve
- Some pupils do not remember what they have learned about different faiths. As a result, they do not have a secure understanding about the diverse faiths in modern Britain. The school should consider how it helps pupils to remember the religious education curriculum, so they have a clear and accurate understanding of the themes covered.
- Some pupils can lose focus when completing learning activities. They lack resilience, and their learning can be interrupted. The school should ensure that pupils' resilience is developed so that they maintain focus over more sustained periods of time.
Pupil numbers and mix
222 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Kirk Sandall Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk Sandall Junior School | 0.1 miles | Report card: Strong standard | 73% met the expected standard |
| Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Edenthorpe Hall Primary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Barnby Dun Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- BRIGHTER FUTURES LEARNING PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Carolyn Buckley
- Phone
- 01302882221
- Address
- Queen Mary Crescent, Kirk Sandall, Doncaster, DN3 1JT
- Local authority
- Doncaster
- URN
- 138922
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.