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Schools in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe

A town in Doncaster

  • Town
  • 10 schools and nurseries
  • 2,270 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are close to England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. 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

Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe at a glance

Ahead of England on results at 16

How Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries104 primary · 1 secondary · 4 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1165%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths60%Attainment 8 52.9, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary21%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school17%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe

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 Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe

4 mainstream schools in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe, best first

Kirk Sandall Junior School

Doncaster, DN3 1JG · Academy · Primary · Ages 7 to 11

  • Ofsted:Strong standard in every area

Results well above the England average.

Met the standard at 1173%

England 62%

Days missed
4.2%
Pupils
309
Pupils per teacher
22.2
View school Kirk Sandall Junior School

Edenthorpe Hall Primary Academy

Doncaster, DN3 2LS · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results below the England average.

18 first choices, 24 offers made

Met the standard at 1159%

England 62%

Days missed
5.0%
Pupils
194
Pupils per teacher
26.1
View school Edenthorpe Hall Primary Academy
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Top Secondary Schools in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe

1 mainstream schools in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe, best first

Hungerhill School

Doncaster, DN3 2JY · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area

Results above the England average.

305 first choices, 242 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1652.9

England 46.2

Days missed
7.3%
Pupils
1,175
Pupils per teacher
17.9
View school Hungerhill School
See all 2 secondary schools

Nurseries in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe

4 in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe, highest Ofsted grade first

Little Rascals

Doncaster, DN3 2QD · Nursery

  • Ofsted:Strong standard in every area

Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.

View school Little Rascals
See all 4 nurseries

Special Schools in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe

1 in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Bader Academy

Doncaster, DN3 2EW · All-through · Ages 5 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good in every area

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
15.3%
Pupils
131
Pupils per teacher
6.3
View school Bader Academy
The map

Every school in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe, 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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Hungerhill School, Outstanding in every areaKirk Sandall Infant School, GoodKirk Sandall Junior School, Strong standard in every areaEdenthorpe Hall Primary Academy, GoodCanon Popham CofE Primary Academy, GoodBader Academy, Good in every areaJumpin Jacks, GoodLittle Rascals, Strong standard in every areaStarlight's Pre-School, OutstandingHatchellwood Preschool
  • Outstanding1
  • Good4
  • Not graded yet5
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 Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

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Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe vs England

How good are Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe'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 Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe

Kirk Sandall and EdenthorpeEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 3 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    65%

    England 62%

    Close to England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    60%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

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

    17%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    21%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 3 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good3
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%65%80%20182019202320242025
65% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap30%50%70%2018201920222023202420252026
56% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
17% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe has 10 schools and nurseries.

Pupil numbers are about the same as in 2018.

21% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe's state schools each January.

Up 0% 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.

Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe21%

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 Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe

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How many schools are in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe?

Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe has 10 schools, including 5 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 4 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe?

The highest-ranked schools in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe on Eduscope are Hungerhill School, Kirk Sandall Junior School, Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy. 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.

What percentage of schools in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe, 65% 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 Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe is 17.6:1. 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 Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe is 17.1%. 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 Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe?

There are 2,270 pupils enrolled across schools in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe, with 964 in primary and 1,306 in secondary. 20.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 10 schools in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe 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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