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Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School is a community primary school in Doncaster , serving pupils aged 3-7, with 309 pupils, and a capacity of 348 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-7

Age range

309

Pupils

348

Capacity

89%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School?

The catchment area for Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School is the geographic zone Doncaster uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Doncaster publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School is set by Doncaster and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Doncaster before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School: 348 places, 89% filled: places available

Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School has a published admission number of 348 places. 309 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 89%. At 89% full, the school currently has headroom below its 348 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 10.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Doncaster.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Doncaster publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Doncaster school admissions →

Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School: School Information

Full address
Windsor Walk, Scawsby, Doncaster, DN5 8NQ
Local authority
Doncaster
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-7 years
Free school meals
10.2% of pupils
DfE URN
106703

Other Primary Schools in Doncaster

If Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Doncaster are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School

What is the catchment area for Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School?

The catchment area for Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School is the geographic zone Doncaster uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Doncaster publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School oversubscribed?

Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School has a capacity of 348 places and currently has 309 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Doncaster.

What is the admissions policy for Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School?

Admission to Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School is managed by Doncaster. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School cover?

Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School is a primary school in Doncaster, serving pupils aged 3-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School?

Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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