Is Barnby Dun Primary Academy a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 7 July 2026 under its report-card framework and graded seven areas at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 16th of 98 primary schools in Doncaster. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Barnby Dun Primary Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 73% of pupils at Barnby Dun Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Barnby Dun Primary Academy?

Applications for Reception places at Barnby Dun Primary Academy starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Barnby Dun Primary Academy

Church Road, Barnby Dun, Doncaster, DN3 1BG

Local ranking16th of 98 primary schools in Doncaster

Ofsted: StrongUpdated

Primary

Phase

320

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 7 July 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 7 July 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Strong standard
Curriculum & teaching: Strong standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Strong standard
Inclusion: Strong standard
Early years: Strong standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 73.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 16.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 82.0%
Writing (Expected): 80.0%
Maths (Expected): 84.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 82.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 51

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 246
Boys: 128 (56%)
Girls: 102 (44%)
Capacity: 320 (72% full)
SEND: 8.5%
FSM Eligible: 14.2%
EAL: 2.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.2%
SEN Support: 7.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 11.0
Budget per Pupil: £6,195/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 2.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 4.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 90.3%
White Other: 2.1%
Asian Other: 2.1%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.8%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.8%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.8%
Mixed Other: 0.8%
White Traveller: 0.4%

90.3%

White British

2.1%

White Other

2.1%

Asian Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01302883917

office@barnbydunprimary.co.uk

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Church Road

Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 138163
UKPRN: 10037420
Establishment No.: 2194
Trust: BRIGHTER FUTURES LEARNING PARTNERSHIP TRUST

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