St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Doncaster, DN4 5EP · Doncaster · primary school
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66th 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 4,058 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.7/10 among them, against 2.7/10 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| 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.
St Peter's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% 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%, against a 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 2.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join badminton, Boxersize, inclusive sports, and playground leader clubs. Sports include hockey, tag rugby, girls football, basketball, tennis, cricket, and athletics. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 204 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 school support pupils to progress from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to improve attainment in maths?
What Ofsted said about St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that St Peter’s Catholic Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The school is described as an inclusive community where pupils “enjoy school” and “feel safe,” benefiting from high expectations for achievement and behaviour. Leaders have fostered a positive culture where staff feel valued and governance has an accurate view of the school’s strengths.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious for all pupils,” with core skills like reading and vocabulary “embedded throughout” and supported by carefully selected books.
- Reading is “at the heart of the school,” with consistent phonics delivery and effective support ensuring struggling pupils “quickly catch up.”
- Pupils’ behaviour is “excellent,” characterised by being “supportive and respectful of each other.”
- The school provides “excellent support” for pupils who speak English as an additional language and accurately identifies those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Attendance is “high and improving” due to effective systems for identifying and supporting pupils struggling with regular attendance.
Areas to improve
- Some staff require further training to understand how to support pupils with different SEND needs, as they do not always select the right activities, which “limits the progress that these pupils make.”
- The school should ensure that all staff are fully trained to support all pupils with SEND effectively.
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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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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