The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 251
- Capacity
- 60%
- FSM
- 54.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Doncaster
- Trust
- XP SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
- Head
- Mrs Kirsty Atherton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Owston Road, Carcroft, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 8DR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOwston Park Primary Academy
Primary · 810m away
Fernbank School (Severe Learning Difficulties)
Special school · 1.4km away
North Ridge Community School
Academy · 2.1km away
Adwick Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Outwood Academy Adwick
Secondary · 2.2km away
St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Toll Bar Primary School
Primary · 2.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Carcroft Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Carcroft Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Carcroft Primary School?
Carcroft Primary School currently has 251 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Carcroft Primary School take?
Carcroft Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Carcroft Primary School?
Carcroft Primary School is in Doncaster, DN6 8DR, in the Doncaster local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Carcroft Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Carcroft Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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