The short version
Average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 128
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 29.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Doncaster
- Head
- Mrs Yvonne Gac (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
April 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Finkle Street, Bentley, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 0RP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBentley New Village Primary School
Primary · 531m away
Bentley High Street Primary School
Primary · 599m away
Arksey Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Kirkby Avenue Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Don Valley Academy
Secondary · 2.0km away
Scawsby Junior Academy
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Primary School currently has 128 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Primary School take?
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Primary School is in Doncaster, DN5 0RP, in the Doncaster local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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