Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School
Doncaster, DN2 5JG · Doncaster · primary school
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63rd 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 the 4,292 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.7/10 among them, against 2.9/10 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 | 47.0 · 15 | 40% | 0.60 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school’s figure was 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.7 out of 10 among them, against 2.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend a residential trip to Castleton in 2026.
Getting in
The published school roll is 215 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 curriculum support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for the Castleton residential preparation?
What Ofsted said about Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School
Overview
The inspection confirms that the school has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” Pupils are described as “proud to attend this school” and benefit from high expectations and a curriculum that is carefully designed to build knowledge over time. The report highlights a positive culture where staff are supportive and parents speak positively about the school’s work.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe, with strong foundations laid in the early years where children learn to “share, take turns and understand their feelings.”
- Reading is “at the heart of the curriculum,” with expert phonics teaching and quick support for those falling behind.
- The wider curriculum is well-designed, with teachers having “secure” subject knowledge who clearly explain new learning.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have their needs “fully met” and achieve well due to effective staff training and partnership with external agencies.
- The school fosters a strong sense of community, with pupils enjoying leadership roles and participating in sports and environmental initiatives like the ‘Green Team’.
Areas to improve
- Teachers do not routinely use effective methods to check what pupils know, meaning they may miss opportunities to identify and address “gaps and misconceptions in pupils’ learning.”
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 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| 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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