St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington is a primary school in Doncaster, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington currently has around 201 pupils on roll, which is about 91% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 46.8% boys and 53.2% girls. Around 24.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13.9%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 41.3%. african pupils make up about 38.8% , followed by other white at 12.9%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Bungalow Road, Doncaster, DN12 1DL |
| Website: | www.st-marys-pri.doncaster.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01709863280 |
| School Type: | Voluntary aided school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Doncaster |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Bernadette Nesbit |
| Religious character: | Roman Catholic |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 106773 |
Ofsted inspection date: 07/12/2021
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 220 |
| Number of Pupils: | 201 |
| Number of Boys: | 94 |
| Number of Girls: | 107 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 13.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 41.30% | 83 |
| African | 38.80% | 78 |
| Other White | 12.90% | 26 |
| White and Black African | 2.50% | 5 |
| Indian | 1.50% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 1.50% | 3 |
| Chinese | 1.00% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 0.50% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edlington Victoria Primary School Victoria Road , Edlington DN12 1BN | - not rated | 608 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edlington Victoria Academy Victoria Road , Edlington DN12 1BN | 3out of 4 | 608 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria First School Victoria Road , Edlington DN12 1BN | - not rated | 608 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Top Academy Edlington Lane , Edlington DN12 1PL | 4out of 4 | 642 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Top Primary School Edlington Lane , Edlington DN12 1PL | - not rated | 642 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edlington Victoria Middle School Victoria Road , Edlington DN12 1BN | - not rated | 608 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warmsworth Middle School Mill Lane , Warmsworth DN4 9RG | - not rated | 2,099 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Thomas Wharton Community College Tait Avenue , Edlington DN12 1HH | - not rated | 1,082 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Wharton Community College Tait Avenue , Edlington DN12 1HH | - not rated | 1,082 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Wharton Academy Tait Avenue , Edlington DN12 1HH | 3out of 4 | 1,164 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northcliffe School Gardens Lane , Conisbrough DN12 3JY | - not rated | 3,123 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodfield Middle School Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HU | - not rated | 2,663 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital and Interim Tuition Service Hill Top Centre , Edlington Lane DN12 1PT | - not rated | 1,411 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Medical PRU Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HT | 3out of 4 | 3,218 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Special School Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HT | - not rated | 3,235 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.