The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
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
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% 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 17 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
- 201
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 24%
Governance
- Local authority
- Doncaster
- Head
- Mrs Bernadette Nesbit (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
School inspection
December 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection
February 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | 07 January 2011
Full inspection
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Bungalow Road, Edlington, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN12 1DL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEdlington Victoria Academy
Primary · 557m away
Hill Top Academy
Primary · 588m away
Sir Thomas Wharton Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Warmsworth Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Castle Academy
Primary · 2.5km away
The Mallard Academy
Primary · 2.6km away
Waverley Academy
Primary · 2.7km away
Maple Medical PRU
Pupil referral unit · 2.9km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington currently has 201 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington take?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington is in Doncaster, DN12 1DL, in the Doncaster local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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