Thorne King Edward Primary School is a community school serving families in Doncaster and the wider Doncaster area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

The school educates mixed pupils aged 3 to 11. It currently has 365 pupils on roll with space for 320, offering a broad curriculum across all primary year groups.

The most recent Ofsted inspection, published on 16 July 2024, rated the school Outstanding. Inspectors highlighted the overall quality of education and the strong relationships between staff and pupils.