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Sycamore Hall Preparatory School
Primary · Mixed · Ages 2–11 · Independent school
1 Hall Flat Lane, Balby, Doncaster DN4 8PT · 01302 856800
Overview
- Ofsted
- Good
- 2019 framework · inspected Nov 2024
- Pupils
- 16
- 36% of 45 places
- Local authority
- Doncaster
- Nursery class
- Yes
- Admissions
- Non-selective
The official school record (Department for Education)
Ofsted
Sycamore Hall Preparatory School was judged Good at its last graded inspection, on 12 November 2024, under Ofsted’s 2019 framework.
- Overall
- Good
- Inspected
- 12 Nov 2024
- Graded inspection
Safeguarding effectiveInspection reports
Graded areas
| Quality of education | Good |
|---|---|
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
What parents said
100% of the parents who answered Ofsted’s Parent View survey would recommend the school (14 replies, to 1 September 2025).
- Recommend
- 100%
- Replies
- 14
- 82% · 1 Sept 2025
Strongly agreeStrongly disagreeDon’t know
Child is happy at school▲100% agreeEngland 92%
Child feels safe▲100% agreeEngland 92%
Pupils are well behaved▲100% agreeEngland 88%
School has high expectations▲100% agreeEngland 86%
Child does well▲100% agreeEngland 89%
Told what child will learn▲100% agreeEngland 86%
Told how child is doing▲100% agreeEngland 91%
Good range of subjects▲100% agreeEngland 89%
Can join clubs and activities▲100% agreeEngland 81%
Supports personal development▲100% agreeEngland 87%
Concerns are dealt with properly▲100% agreeEngland 82%
based on the 64% who raised concerns
Bullying dealt with quickly▼50% agreeEngland 59%
based on the 14% who had a child bullied