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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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