Sprotbrough Orchard Infant School

Type Primary / Community school
Age Range 3-7
Religion Does not apply
Address Field House Road
Sprotbrough
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN5 7RN
Reference Number 106707

Sprotbrough Orchard Infant School has received a positive inspection with an overall effectiveness rating of good. The school offers a purposeful and enjoyable educational experience, particularly excelling in early years and key stage 1. Children settle quickly into routines and are well-supported to develop confidence in their learning, notably in reading, writing, and mathematics. However, the school has transitioned from an outstanding previous inspection and needs to address some inconsistencies in curriculum mapping across certain subjects.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 190
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 59.47%
Girls: 40.53%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 3.1%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 2.6%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 24.3
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 24.8

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 33 21 54
2 24 20 44

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 90%
Mixed, Other 2.6%
White, Other 1.6%
Asian, Other 1.6%
Indian 1.1%
African 1.1%
White & Black (Caribbean) 0.5%
Unclassified 0.5%
Caribbean 0.5%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Good
  >  Personal Development Good
  >  Leadership & Management Good
  >  Early Years Provision Good
Last Report Date 18 Oct 2022
Date Report
18 Oct 2022 School inspection:
26 Mar 2009 Full inspection:
14 Sep 2005 Full inspection:
25 Jan 2000 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Pupils experience a purposeful and enjoyable education.
  • Children settle quickly into school routines.
  • Teachers help pupils develop a curiosity about the world.
  • Pupils are encouraged to do well and develop confidence.
  • Teachers provide good support in reading, writing, and mathematics.
  • Pupils feel safe and well-supported in school.
  • The majority of pupils behave very well.
  • Leaders maintain a focus on ongoing improvement.
  • Staff feel well supported by leaders.

Areas for Improvement

  • The curriculum is less clearly mapped in some subjects.
  • There are occasional gaps between teachers demonstrating new learning and pupils completing related tasks.

2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 21 0
Third Preference 5 0
From another Local Authority 3 3

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