Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · Academy sponsor led · Ages 4–11 · Doncaster
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Doncaster for ages 4–11 (academy sponsor led). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Standards maintained, from the inspection on 12 February 2025.
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Key facts
- Address
- Mere Lane, Armthorpe, Doncaster, DN3 2DB
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Council
- Doncaster
- Pupils on roll
- 217 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 20.3% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.9
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Standards maintained Inspected 12 February 2025
Strengths
- “The school has high ambitions for what pupils achieve, these are realised.”
- “Pupils are safe and enjoy coming to school.”
- “The school encourages pupils to think about their choices and take responsibility for their actions.”
To improve
- “While the curriculum is successful, at times, the activities some pupils complete are not closely matched to what they need to learn next.”
- “As a result, some pupils are not learning as much as they could be.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 18 March 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 71% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 22 first-preference applications, 25 offers in total, 22 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Doncaster.
- Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy 0.3 mi Standards maintained
- Southfield Primary 0.6 mi No Ofsted grade
- Tranmoor Primary 0.7 mi Good
- Edenthorpe Hall Primary Academy 0.9 mi Standards maintained
- Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy 1.2 mi School remains Good
- Plover Primary School 1.3 mi Not judged
- Sandringham Primary School 1.4 mi School remains Good
- Kirk Sandall Infant School 1.4 mi Good