Bessacarr Primary School is a primary school in Doncaster, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Bessacarr Primary School currently has around 446 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.3% boys and 50.4% girls. Around 2.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Ellers Avenue, Doncaster, DN4 7DT |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Doncaster |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sarah Cairns |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 106739 |
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 472 |
| Number of Pupils: | 446 |
| Number of Boys: | 220 |
| Number of Girls: | 225 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bessacarr Primary School Ellers Avenue , Bessacarr DN4 7DT | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bessacarr Primary Ellers Avenue , Bessacarr DN4 7DT | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantley Sycamore Primary School St Wilfrid's Road , DN4 6AH | - not rated | 963 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Primary School Alston Road , Bessacarr DN4 7EZ | - not rated | 1,018 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Academy Alston Road , Bessacarr DN4 7EZ | - not rated | 1,018 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The McAuley Catholic High School Cantley Lane , DN3 3QF | - not rated | 1,756 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP East Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | 2out of 4 | 2,025 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP School Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | 3out of 4 | 2,171 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The McAuley Catholic High School Cantley Lane , DN3 3QF | 3out of 4 | 2,183 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cross School Thorne Road , DN1 2HY | - not rated | 3,038 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellers Middle School St Michael's Road , DN4 5LU | - not rated | 674 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilby Carr Middle School Aldesworth Road , Cantley DN4 6LD | - not rated | 1,532 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr House Middle School Danum Road , DN4 5HF | - not rated | 2,079 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Cantley Middle School Plumpton Park Road , DN4 6SL | - not rated | 2,211 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Intake Middle School Coniston Road , DN2 6JL | - not rated | 2,384 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill House St Mary's School 65 Bawtry Road , DN4 7AD | - not rated | 258 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Academy, Doncaster St Wilfrid's Road , DN4 6AH | 3out of 4 | 963 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Young Parents Centre Elmham Road , DN4 6LQ | - not rated | 1,045 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Communication Specialist College - Doncaster Leger Way , DN2 6AY | - not rated | 2,021 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster School for the Deaf Leger Way , DN2 6AY | 3out of 4 | 2,021 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.