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Schools in Bentley

A town in Doncaster

  • Town
  • 5 schools and nurseries
  • 733 pupils

In short: Results at 11 are below England. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Bentley at a glance

Strong attendance, weaker results at 11

How Bentley's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries53 primary · 2 nurseries
  • Met the standard at 1159%England 62%
  • Free school meals, primary38%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school14%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Bentley

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Bentley primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Bentley

3 mainstream schools in Bentley, best first

Kirkby Avenue Primary School

Doncaster, DN5 9TF · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good in every area

Results close to the England average.

35 first choices, 35 offers made

Met the standard at 1161%

England 62%

Days missed
5.3%
Pupils
347
Pupils per teacher
21.2
View school Kirkby Avenue Primary School

Bentley New Village Primary School

Doncaster, DN5 0NU · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Requires improvement in 3 areas

Results below the England average.

11 first choices, 12 offers made

Met the standard at 1156%

England 62%

Days missed
4.8%
Pupils
250
Pupils per teacher
18.9
View school Bentley New Village Primary School

Nurseries in Bentley

2 in Bentley, highest Ofsted grade first

The map

Every school in Bentley, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Bentley New Village Primary School, Requires improvement in 3 areasOur Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Primary School, Expected standard or betterKirkby Avenue Primary School, Good in every areaSmiley Faces Nursery, GoodDanum Daisies Daycare Limited, Good
  • Good2
  • Not graded yet3
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Bentley school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Bentley's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

Browse Bentley by postcode

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Bentley vs England

How good are Bentley's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Bentley

BentleyEngland

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    59%

    England 62%

    Below England

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    14%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    38%

How it has changed

Bentley in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap30%55%80%20182019202320242025
59% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
14% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Bentley has 5 schools and nurseries.

There are 5% fewer pupils than in 2018.

38% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Bentley's state schools each January.

Down 5% since 2018.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Bentley38%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Bentley

How many schools are in Bentley?

Bentley has 5 schools, including 3 primary schools, 2 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Bentley?

The highest-ranked schools in Bentley on Eduscope are Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Primary School, Kirkby Avenue Primary School, Bentley New Village Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

How do primary schools in Bentley perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Bentley, 59% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Bentley?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Bentley is 20.6:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Bentley schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Bentley is 14.3%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Bentley?

There are 733 pupils enrolled across schools in Bentley, with 733 in primary. 37.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Bentley?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 5 schools in Bentley by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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