Balby Central Primary School
URN: 106732 • Doncaster DN4 0LL
Overview
- Name
- Balby Central Primary School
- URN
- 106732
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 66.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Emma Cooke (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Littlemoor Lane, Doncaster DN4 0LL
Summary
Balby Central Primary School is a mixed community primary school located in Doncaster, serving 453 pupils with a capacity of 480. The school prides itself on its friendly atmosphere, strong inclusive ethos, and rich cultural diversity. Its mission is to celebrate each child's uniqueness while fostering high expectations for learning and behaviour. The school is dedicated to providing a high-quality curriculum that supports all children in achieving their best.
The curriculum at Balby Central is designed to engage students actively, focusing on skills such as collaboration, resilience, and determination. The school emphasizes the importance of community and teamwork among staff to enhance educational outcomes for all pupils. Balby Central is part of the Rose Learning Trust, which aims to ensure that children's best interests remain at the heart of educational practices.
In addition to its primary education, Balby Central offers a nursery programme that encourages learning through play and exploration. The nursery curriculum is built around key principles such as outdoor learning and fostering a love of reading, ensuring that children develop essential skills in a supportive environment as they begin their educational journey.
The curriculum at Balby Central is designed to engage students actively, focusing on skills such as collaboration, resilience, and determination. The school emphasizes the importance of community and teamwork among staff to enhance educational outcomes for all pupils. Balby Central is part of the Rose Learning Trust, which aims to ensure that children's best interests remain at the heart of educational practices.
In addition to its primary education, Balby Central offers a nursery programme that encourages learning through play and exploration. The nursery curriculum is built around key principles such as outdoor learning and fostering a love of reading, ensuring that children develop essential skills in a supportive environment as they begin their educational journey.
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Nearby alternatives
- Warmsworth Primary School (79.1)
- Bentley High Street Primary School (79.1)
- Hill Top Primary School (76.7)
- St Oswald's CofE Academy (75.5)
- Scawsby Saltersgate Junior School (75.4)
Key details
- LA
- Doncaster
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 480
- Pupils
- 453
- Boys
- 235
- Girls
- 220
- FSM %
- 25.40
- Open date
- Close date
- 2017-01-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2012-10-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 453 | 235 | 220 | 480 | 25.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 453 | 235 | 220 | 480 | 25.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 453 | 235 | 220 | 480 | 25.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 453 | 235 | 220 | 480 | 25.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 453 | 235 | 220 | 480 | 25.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 453 | 235 | 220 | 480 | 25.40 |
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