Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | Doncaster |
| Address | Mere Lane, DN3 2DB |
| School Website | www.ourladysorrows.doncaster.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1302833941 |
| URN | 144469 |
School Census
| Total | 190 |
| Girls/Boys | 97/93 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 51.1%/48.9% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 32.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 31 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 16.8% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 07/01/2020 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 07/01/2020 | Good |
| 05/10/2016 | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 07/01/2020 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 05/10/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 52% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 65 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5 |
| Reading | 105.0 |
| Maths | 104.0 |
| Reading Progress | -0.9 |
| Writing Progress | -1.8 |
| Maths Progress | -1.0 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 102.0 |
| Maths | 104.0 |
| Reading Progress | -2.6 |
| Writing Progress | -2.7 |
| Maths Progress | -1.6 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 40% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 101 |
| Reading Progress | -1.2 |
| Writing Progress | 0.8 |
| Maths Progress | -2.1 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 35 |
| As First Preference | 26 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 26 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 26 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 33 |
| As First Preference | 24 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 24 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 24 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 37 |
| As First Preference | 27 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 27 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 28 |
| As First Preference | 21 |
| As second preference | 4 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 22 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 21 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 34 |
| As First Preference | 23 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 23 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 23 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 24 |
| As First Preference | 15 |
| As second preference | 5 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 17 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 15 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 16 |
| As First Preference | 14 |
| As second preference | 2 |
| As third preference | 0 |
| Total Offers Made | 16 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 14 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 34 |
| As First Preference | 21 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 24 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 21 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 64.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 19.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 5.9% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| irish ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 64.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 22.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| irish ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
Nearby Schools
Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy
(0.18 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Mere Lane, , DN3 2DG
Tranmoor Primary
(0.61 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Tranmoor Lane, , DN3 3DB
Southfield Primary
(0.61 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Tranmoor Lane, , DN3 3BN