The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- 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
71%
+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)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 213
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 19.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Doncaster
- Trust
- ST FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Michaela Sansom
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Mere Lane, Armthorpe, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 2DB
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy?
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy currently has 213 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy take?
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy?
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy is in Doncaster, DN3 2DB, in the Doncaster local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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