Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Mere Lane Armthorpe Doncaster South Yorkshire DN3 2DB |
| Phone | 01302833941 |
| Reference Number | 144469 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 213 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.77%
Girls: 50.23% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 25.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 31.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | 8 | 27 |
| 2 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 3 | 11 | 19 | 30 |
| 4 | 17 | 17 | 34 |
| 5 | 19 | 15 | 34 |
| 6 | 13 | 15 | 28 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 65.7% |
| White, Other | 19.2% |
| African | 5.6% |
| Indian | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-03-18 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-11 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2020-01-07 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -1.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -1 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy
Mere Lane, Armthorpe, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 2DG |
0.28 miles |
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Southfield Primary
Tranmoor Lane, Armthorpe, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 3BN |
0.56 miles |
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Tranmoor Primary
Tranmoor Lane, Armthorpe, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 3DB |
0.68 miles |
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Edenthorpe Hall Primary Academy
The Drive, Edenthorpe, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 2LS |
0.93 miles |
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Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy
Church Balk, Edenthorpe, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 2PP |
1.25 miles |
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Plover Primary School
Coniston Road, Intake, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 6JL |
1.35 miles |
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Sandringham Primary School
Sandringham Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 5LS |
1.41 miles |
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Kirk Sandall Infant School
Queen Mary Crescent, Kirk Sandall, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 1JT |
1.44 miles |
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Kirk Sandall Junior School
Magnolia Close, Kirk Sandall, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 1JG |
1.44 miles |
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School
Sandringham Road, Intake, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 5JG |
1.51 miles |
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Kingfisher Primary Academy
Coventry Grove, Wheatley, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 4PY |
1.61 miles |
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Intake Primary Academy
Sidney Road, Intake, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 6EW |
1.78 miles |
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Hawthorn Primary School
Elmham Road, Cantley, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 6LQ |
1.93 miles |
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Park Primary School
Monmouth Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 4JP |
1.94 miles |
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Branton St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary School
Valley Drive, Branton, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 3NB |
2.27 miles |
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Bessacarr Primary
Ellers Avenue, Bessacarr, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 7DT |
2.37 miles |
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Town Field Primary School
Thorne Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 2JS |
2.52 miles |
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Sandy Lane, St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 5EP |
2.57 miles |
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Lakeside Primary Academy
Sandy Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 5ES |
2.64 miles |
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Barnby Dun Primary Academy
Church Road, Barnby Dun, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 1BG |
2.69 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Armthorpe Academy
Mere Lane, Armthorpe, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 2DA |
0.19 miles |
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Outwood Academy Danum
Armthorpe Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 5QD |
0.86 miles |
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Hungerhill School
Hungerhill Lane, Edenthorpe, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 2JY |
0.96 miles |
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Heatherwood School
Leger Way, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 6HQ |
0.98 miles |
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Bader Special Academy
Chappell Avenue, Edenthorpe, Doncaster, DN3 2EW |
1.2 miles |
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Hospital Teaching Service
Level 1 the Children's Hospital, Doncaster, DN2 5LT |
1.95 miles |
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The McAuley Catholic High School
Cantley Lane, Cantley, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 3QF |
2.12 miles |
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Doncaster School for the Deaf
Leger Way, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 6AY |
2.28 miles |
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Hall Cross Academy
Thorne Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 2HY |
2.73 miles |
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XP East
Middle Bank, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 5NG |
2.86 miles |
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DN Colleges Group
Chappell Drive, Doncaster, DN1 2RF |
2.94 miles |
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XP School
Middle Bank, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 5NG |
2.94 miles |
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Doncaster UTC
College Road, Doncaster, DN1 3BF |
3.12 miles |
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Ash Hill Academy
Ash Hill, Hatfield, Ash Hill Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN7 6JH |
3.34 miles |
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Harrison College
Barclay Court, Doncaster, DN4 5HZ |
3.38 miles |
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North Bridge Enterprise College
Eco Power Stadium (East Stand), Stadium Way, Doncaster, DN4 5JW |
3.38 miles |
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Coppice School
Ash Hill Road, Hatfield, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN7 6JH |
3.39 miles |
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New College Doncaster
Hurst Lane, Auckley, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN9 3HG |
3.59 miles |
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The Hayfield School
Hurst Lane, Auckley, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN9 3HG |
3.59 miles |
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Hill House School
SIXTH AVENUE, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, DN9 3GG |
4.12 miles |