SchoolScoresPlover Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
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Coniston Road, Intake, Doncaster, DN2 6JL
01302 361450 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 5 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
35 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Doncaster comparisons use the 57 of its 108 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 51 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Doncaster | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 18th highest of 57 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Doncaster. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 90% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 14th highest of 57 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Doncaster. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 90% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 22nd highest of 57 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Doncaster. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 83% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 13 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 9th highest of 28 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Doncaster. Higher than 47% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 54% | 43% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 25 parents who had raised a concern 18th highest of 51 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Doncaster. Higher than 52% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 74% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 10 parents of children with SEND 5th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Doncaster. Higher than 43% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 60% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 57 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Doncaster. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 82% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 9%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Doncaster figures pool parents at the Doncaster schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
40 pupils in this year group.
65% — 2 points above the Doncaster average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Doncaster | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 65% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 75% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 73% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 85% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Doncaster. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 38 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 37 |
| Of those, offered a place | 37 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 50 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision for hearing impairment. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Doncaster | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 29th highest of 108 state primary schools in Doncaster. Higher than 80% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 40.2% | 31.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 35th highest of 108 state primary schools in Doncaster. Higher than 50% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 2.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 11th highest of 108 state primary schools in Doncaster. Higher than 89% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.6% | 15.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 19th highest of 108 state primary schools in Doncaster. Higher than 73% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.6% | 16.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 95th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Doncaster. Lower than 19% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.3% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 97th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Doncaster. Lower than 14% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 20.1% | 13.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 89th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Doncaster. Lower than 17% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.7 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 87th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Doncaster. Lower than 19% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.0% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.25% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 50th highest of 107 state primary schools in Doncaster. Higher than 68% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.1 | 22.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 58th highest of 107 state primary schools in Doncaster. Higher than 55% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.0 | 11.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 38th highest of 103 state primary schools in Doncaster. Higher than 63% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 16.7% | 12.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Sandringham Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Intake Primary Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 strong, 2 expected · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Park Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kingfisher Primary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Town Field Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter's Catholic Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hawthorn Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lakeside Primary Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Plover Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 5 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Plover Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 3 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Plover Primary School?
100% of the 35 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Plover Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Plover Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 37 families put Plover Primary School as their first choice for 38 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 37 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 147576.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.