St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington
Bungalow Road, Edlington, Doncaster, DN12 1DLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington is a primary school in Doncaster for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 136 schools in Doncaster. It ranks 25th of 95 primary schools in Doncaster. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in January 2026.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 6 January 2026, report published 12 February 2026
Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.
- Inclusion
- Strong standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Strong standard
- Achievement
- Expected standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Strong standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Strong standard
- Leadership and governance
- Strong standard
- Early years
- Expected standard
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 January 2026
This is a highly inclusive school where pupils feel valued and supported. Leaders have embedded an 'Every Child Can' culture and set high expectations for all pupils, including those who join the school later or those who are vulnerable. Many pupils join the school who speak English as an additional language, and often with low starting points. They quickly feel safe and know who to talk to if they are worried. Pupils trust staff and are confident that adults will help them. Relationships with staff are warm and caring. Staff know pupils well. Staff respond quickly if something is wrong. Pupils attend regularly. They feel secure and well cared for. Lessons are purposeful and engaging. Pupils settle quickly and stay focused on learning. They speak enthusiastically about a wide range of subjects. Pupils enjoy learning and talk about what they know and how it links to what they learned before. Reading is prioritised. Those who need extra help receive it promptly and effectively. Many pupils enjoy reading. Pupils speak very positively about the school. Behaviour is excellent. Pupils are polite, respectful and follow clear routines from the early years onwards. They feel proud to belong, value the support from staff and enjoy coming to school. Pupils with additional needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and pupils who speak English as an additional language, are supported well. Support is timely and carefully tailored, which ensures pupils make positive progress through the curriculum. Pupils respect difference and show kindness and tolerance to others. The school's ethos underpins daily life and creates a safe, caring place where pupils are empowered to succeed. Pupils benefit from a broad range of experiences that prepare them well for life in modern Britain. For example, clubs, trips and leadership roles help pupils build confidence. Any concerns, including bullying, are dealt with swiftly.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should continue to close the achievement gap in reading, writing and mathematics for disadvantaged pupils across all year groups, ensuring that adaptations and support remain carefully targeted.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
24 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
198 pupils on roll, with places for 220
Schools near St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edlington Victoria Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Hill Top Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 78% met the expected standard |
| Warmsworth Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 76% met the expected standard |
| Castle Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| The Mallard Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Inadequate to requires improvement | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Danielle McCay
- Phone
- 01709863280
- Address
- Bungalow Road, Edlington, Doncaster, DN12 1DL
- Local authority
- Doncaster
- URN
- 106773
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.