Sycamore Hall Preparatory School Key Information

How Does The School Perform?

Inadequate

NATIONAL AVG. 2.09

Ofsted report

(28/06/2022)

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1 Hall Flat Lane

Balby

Doncaster

DN4 8PT

Website

01302856800

Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council

School Description

Sycamore Hall is a nurturing and caring school. The atmosphere is calm and harmonious. Relationships between staff and pupils are based on respect. Pupils learn about and value differences between people, and they are kind to each other. Leaders have high expectations and ambitions for pupils. They ensure that every pupil knows the basics of reading, writing and mathematics well. As a result, pupils achieve well in these subjects. However, the overall quality of education the school provides is not yet good. Pupils behave well and enjoy coming to school. They say that they feel safe and know that teachers are there for them if they need help. Bullying is rare. When bullying does happen, staff act quickly to sort it out. Parents are hugely supportive and have lots of good things to say about the school. They believe it provides a safe place, where children enjoy learning and achieve well. One parent said, ‘School is like a family, and students learn in a happy homely environment.’ However, leaders know safeguarding policy and staff training need to be brought up to date with the latest requirements. Leaders have not ensured that all of the independent school standards have been met.

Sycamore Hall Preparatory School Parent Reviews

Average Parent Rating

“Best choice”

01 July 2022 AUTHOR: EJB

It was the best choice I ever made to send my child to Sycamore Hall. Small classes, individual education programs to meet the needs of the children. My son has made amazing progress academically, socially and emotionally, and is a wonderfully rounded young man. The teachers are truly wonderful, professional, knowledgeable and caring, always going over, above and beyond to support the children and their families. If you are looking for a fantastic all round prep school, Sycamore Hall is certainly my first choice and I cannot recommend them highly enough.

1. My child is happy at this school.

2. My child feels safe at this school.

3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly.

7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

8. The school has high expectations for my child.

9. My child does well at this school.

10. The school lets me know how my child is doing.

11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development.

14. I would recommend this school to another parent.

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