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Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy
Mere Lane, Armthorpe, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 2DB, Doncaster
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
67.5 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 68% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
213
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates strong parental satisfaction, with 97% of parents recommending the school. The percentage of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2 is 71%, placing it in the top 33% nationally, although there is room for improvement as no students achieved the higher standard.
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Last inspected: 7 January 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 71% | Top 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (35 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of subjects
100%
My child feels safe
97%
My child is happy
97%
School keeps me informed
97%
I'd recommend this school
97%
School has high expectations
97%
My child makes good progress
94%
Behaviour is good
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
School supports development
89%
Progress is communicated
83%
School responds to concerns
54%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British65.7%
White Other19.2%
Black African5.6%
Asian Indian1.9%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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53.53882, -1.06379 · DN3 2DB
School details
Local authorityDoncaster
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN144469
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 January 2020.
Is Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy a good school?
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy scores 67.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 33% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy?
Based on 35 Ofsted Parent View responses, Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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