Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy
Academy sponsor led in Doncaster, Doncaster.
School details
| Phase | Primary |
|---|---|
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Age range | 4 to 11 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Sixth form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 217 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 210 |
| Free school meals | 20.30% |
| Trust or sponsor | ST FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST |
| Local authority | Doncaster |
| Address | Mere Lane, Armthorpe, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 2DB |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | www.ourladysorrows.doncaster.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 01302833941 |
| URN | 144469 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest graded inspection under the previous framework (Education Inspection Framework), started 7 January 2020, published 12 February 2020:
| Overall effectiveness | Good |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Latest ungraded inspection: 12 February 2025, outcome: Standards maintained.
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Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall effectiveness grades in September 2024 and introduced report cards from November 2025. Older grades are shown with their dates and may not reflect the school today.
Nearby schools
- Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy (primary school, about 0.5 km)
- Southfield Primary (primary school, about 0.9 km)
- Tranmoor Primary (primary school, about 1.1 km)
- Edenthorpe Hall Primary Academy (primary school, about 1.5 km)
- Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy (primary school, about 2.0 km)
- Plover Primary School (primary school, about 2.2 km)
- Sandringham Primary School (primary school, about 2.3 km)
- Kirk Sandall Infant School (primary school, about 2.3 km)
Browse: Primary schools in Doncaster
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