Bessacarr Primary
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Doncaster |
| Address | Ellers Avenue, DN4 7DT |
| URN | 144412 |
School Census
| Total | 462 |
| Girls/Boys | 218/244 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.2%/52.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 17.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 24 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 6.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 29/03/2023 | Good |
| 29/06/2016 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 29/03/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 29/06/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8 |
| Reading | 106.0 |
| Maths | 105.0 |
| Reading Progress | -1.2 |
| Writing Progress | -0.8 |
| Maths Progress | -1.4 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 105.0 |
| Maths | 106.0 |
| Reading Progress | -0.5 |
| Writing Progress | -1.2 |
| Maths Progress | -0.8 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | 0.9 |
| Writing Progress | -0.4 |
| Maths Progress | 0.3 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.26% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 135 |
| As First Preference | 73 |
| As second preference | 44 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 58 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.30% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 121 |
| As First Preference | 74 |
| As second preference | 35 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 57 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.42% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 132 |
| As First Preference | 85 |
| As second preference | 40 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 60 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.18% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 116 |
| As First Preference | 71 |
| As second preference | 33 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 60 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.30% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 124 |
| As First Preference | 78 |
| As second preference | 37 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 61 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 60 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.27% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 127 |
| As First Preference | 76 |
| As second preference | 41 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 60 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.38% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 121 |
| As First Preference | 83 |
| As second preference | 30 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 60 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.30% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 137 |
| As First Preference | 78 |
| As second preference | 37 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 60 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 75% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 76% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 36% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 7% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 9% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 94% |
| no | 6% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 67.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7.3% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 7.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 5.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 69% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.3% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 5.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 5.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Willow Primary School
(0.45 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Alston Road, Bessacarr, DN4 7EZ
Hawthorn Primary School
(0.57 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Elmham Road, , DN4 6LQ