There is currently no limit on the size of most primary and secondary school classes in England although infant classes – for pupils aged four to seven – have a statutory maximum of 30 pupils.
Some exceptions are permitted, such as including a child with special educational needs who is partly educated in a special school as the 31st pupil.
According to official Department for Education data, 50 primary schools in Doncaster have classes with more than 30 pupils.
The data is for the 2019/20 time period.
In total the schools are home to 118 classes with more than 30 pupils, containing 3,872 children.
Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School has seven classes with 31+ pupils in it.This means 237 pupils are in larger classes and taught by one teacher.
There are 19 schools in Doncaster who have three or more classes with 31 or more pupils – click through this article to find out who they are.
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1. Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School
Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School has seven classes with more than 31 pupils. Meaning 237 pupils at the school are in a class which has more than 31 pupils. Photo: Marie Caley
2. West Road Primary Academy
West Road Primary Academy has seven classes with 31 or more pupils. Affecting 230 pupils. Photo: Google Maps
3. Kirkby Avenue Primary School
Kirkby Avenue Primary School has six classes with more than 31 pupils. Affecting 196 pupils. Photo: Andrew Roe
4. New Pastures Primary School
New Pastures Primary School has four classes with more than 31 pupils. Affecting 128 pupils. Photo: Google Maps