Tornedale Infant Academy

A good academy converter school in Doncaster. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Tornedale Infant Academy.

Doncaster, DN110NQ Ofsted: Good Age 3-7 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

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Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
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KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
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Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
28 March 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Gattison Lane
Rossington
Doncaster, DN110NQ

Location

Find the school on the map

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
151172
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Gattison Lane, Rossington, Doncaster, DN11 0NQ
Age range
3-7
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Opened
01-10-2024
Trust/MAT
LEGER EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
232 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Everyone can succeed Everyone safe and happy Everyone a reader Everyone communicating

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mrs L Almunshi welcomes visitors and emphasizes a positive, collaborative environment; the staff and children are proud of Tornedale, inviting parents to visit and engage with the school.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Physical Education (PE) Xcite Sports & Fitness partnership with weekly coach sessions for all pupils

Curriculum Highlights

Foundation Stage curriculum with seven areas of learning (Personal, Social and Emotional Development; Communication and Language; Physical Development; Literacy; Mathematics; Understanding the World; Expressive Arts and Design) Two-year topic cycle with progression of skills and knowledge documents Outdoor learning with dedicated outdoor areas for each key stage and a Nature Nook Growth Mindset approach and the learning aliens (Larry Listener, Connie Communicator, Polly Perseverant, Pippa Problem Solver, Izzy Independent, Tim and Tom the Teamwork Twins) Interventions in addition to quality first teaching and cross-curricular links to support equal opportunities (Equality Act 2010) British Values promoted through activities, PHSE lessons and whole school assemblies

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound care provision based in Jenny's Space from April 2025. Breakfast club runs from 7:30 am to 8:30 am on days school is open with two bookable sessions. After-school provision starts at 3:00 pm and runs until 5:30 pm, with sessions to suit parents’ needs. More information can be found here.

SEND Provision

There is a SEND policy (including a SENDCo). The SENDCo is listed as C Newton. Related policy documents such as the SEND Policy (July 2025) are available on the site.

Admissions Criteria

Tornedale is a community infant academy in Doncaster. The Local Authority (LA) is the Admission Authority, and only the LA can decide eligibility for a place. The site provides links to DMBC Nursery Admissions, DMBC Primary Admissions, DMBC School Admissions, and DMBC Admission Arrangements.

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