The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 28 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 455
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 5.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Doncaster
- Trust
- EMPOWERING MINDS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Anne-Marie Patterson (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Ellers Avenue, Bessacarr, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 7DT
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Bessacarr Primary's Ofsted rating?
Bessacarr Primary was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bessacarr Primary?
Bessacarr Primary currently has 455 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bessacarr Primary take?
Bessacarr Primary caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bessacarr Primary?
Bessacarr Primary is in Doncaster, DN4 7DT, in the Doncaster local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bessacarr Primary have a sixth form?
No, Bessacarr Primary does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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