Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy
Mere Lane, Armthorpe, Doncaster, DN3 2DBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Doncaster for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 136 schools in Doncaster. It ranks 49th of 95 primary schools in Doncaster. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2020.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 January 2020, report 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
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 February 2025
The school has high ambitions for what pupils achieve, these are realised. Pupils are safe and enjoy coming to school. The school encourages pupils to think about their choices and take responsibility for their actions. This is effective and pupils have a clear understanding of how their behaviour affects others. As a result, pupils behave well and are considerate towards others. Pupils have the opportunity to access a range of experiences. These support their academic understanding and their broader development. For example, pupils reinforce what they learn in the curriculum by visiting places in the community. This includes visiting areas that link to the community's rich mining heritage. Pupils access outdoor learning activities. This supports their ability to work as a team and understand risk. Pupils take advantage of the extra-curricular clubs on offer. These include sport and music clubs. Pupils apply what they learn in these clubs, showcasing their developing talents. This includes performances by the choir in school and in local care homes. Pupils regularly raise money for local charities and support the local food bank. This nurtures pupils' sense of responsibility and care for those in need.
What the school should improve
- At times, in some foundation subjects, the activities pupils are asked to complete are not as closely matched to their next steps in learning. As a result, some pupils are not learning as much as they could in these subjects. The school should ensure that the activities pupils complete more closely support their continued develop so that pupils are learning as much as they could be.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
28 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
217 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Southfield Primary | 0.6 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 93% met the expected standard |
| Tranmoor Primary | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Edenthorpe Hall Primary Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ST FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Mary Shelton
- Phone
- 01302833941
- Address
- Mere Lane, Armthorpe, Doncaster, DN3 2DB
- Local authority
- Doncaster
- URN
- 144469
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.