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Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy
Goodgraded 07/01/2020Ages 4–11213 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Doncaster. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 213 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 07/01/2020, Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Doncaster can view Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 07/01/2020. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)52%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)3%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score103
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score104
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake20.3%
Free school meals20.3%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language29.5%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled101%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.8%
Attendance94.8%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher20.5
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence11.7%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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