Doncaster, South Yorkshire · DN4 8PT
Sycamore Hall is a small, intimate co-educational preparatory day school in Doncaster serving children from age 3 through 11. With just 16 pupils, the school offers highly personalised attention and a nurturing, family-like environment typical of boutique prep schools. The school has not yet undergone Ofsted inspection, reflecting its recent establishment or small operational scale.
Who thrives here
Children who benefit from intimate, nurturing environments and parents seeking bespoke, low-pressure early-years and primary education; particularly suited to children who need additional confidence-building or those thriving in tight-knit settings.
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1 Hall Flat Lane, Balby
Doncaster, South Yorkshire
DN4 8PT
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Day fees at Sycamore Hall Preparatory School are approximately £8,400 per year (2024/25).
Sycamore Hall Preparatory School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day, Interview. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Sycamore Hall Preparatory School is a day school in Doncaster and does not offer boarding.
Ofsted rated Sycamore Hall Preparatory School “Inadequate” (2022).
Frequently praised
✓Exceptional individual attention and bespoke teaching in tiny cohorts
✓Warm, supportive pastoral care and family-like school culture
✓Flexible approach to learning pace suited to early-years and primary-age children
Common concerns
!No Ofsted inspection record limits transparency on educational standards and safeguarding compliance