Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy
Academy sponsor ledPrimaryAges 4–11MixedRoman Catholic
Mere Lane, Armthorpe, Doncaster, DN3 2DB
Headteacher · Mrs Mary Shelton
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Key facts
Pupils217Capacity 210
OfstedStandards maintainedInspected 12 February 2025
TrustSt Francis Catholic Multi Academy Trust
Free school meals20.3%
Ofsted
Standards maintained
Ungraded inspection on 12 February 2025.
Last graded inspection, 7 January 2020:
- Overall effectivenessGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- Early yearsGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Reception applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through Doncaster council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in DoncasterNearby schools for the same ages
- Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy0.3 mi
- Southfield Primary0.6 mi
- Tranmoor Primary0.7 mi
- Edenthorpe Hall Primary Academy0.9 mi
- Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy1.2 mi