Carcroft Primary School
Doncaster, DN6 8DR · Doncaster · primary school
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74th of 88 primary schools in Doncaster we can score, 98 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 2.5/10 against 816 of them, against 1.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Carcroft Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (2.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 225 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities are available for pupils to join after the main teaching day ends? How does the school manage class sizes given the current number of enrolled students?
What Ofsted said about Carcroft Primary School
Overview
Carcroft Primary School provides a “safe and nurturing environment” where staff foster positive relationships, helping pupils feel they belong to a supportive ‘crew’. The school delivers an “ambitious, creative approach to curriculum design” with a strong focus on early reading and structured learning in core subjects. While outcomes from 2023 do not fully reflect current provision, leaders are actively addressing barriers to learning and improving attendance.
Strengths
- Staff build “positive, warm relationships” with pupils, creating a “calm and purposeful atmosphere” where children behave well and feel cared for.
- The phonics programme is “well organised,” allowing pupils to build knowledge step-by-step, with staff swiftly identifying and addressing gaps for younger learners.
- “Highly effective” support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) includes personalised provision to meet complex care and educational requirements.
- The curriculum uses cross-curricular “learning expeditions” that give pupils a “clear purpose for their learning” while protecting the integrity of individual subjects.
- Leaders maintain a “strong team culture,” with staff feeling well supported and behaviour systems like ‘Habits of Work and Learning’ used consistently.
Areas to improve
- The school must develop regular opportunities for its oldest pupils to address gaps in reading knowledge and practise fluency, as they are not identified or supported as swiftly as younger children.
- Expectations for transcription in writing, including spelling, punctuation, and letter formation, must be addressed with rigour across all classes to eliminate inconsistencies.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 0% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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