PrimaryData as of May 2026

Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy

Mere Lane, Armthorpe, Doncaster, DN3 2DB

Academy sponsor led

Roman Catholic

Pupils

213

Ages

4-11

FSM

19.7%

Capacity

210

Ofsted

Good

Jan 2020

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

89.0%

Writing

75.0%

Maths

93.0%

RWM Combined

71.0%

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About Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy

Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Doncaster, Doncaster. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2020 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 71% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 213 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Mere Lane, Doncaster, DN3 2DB | More schools in Doncaster

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Feb 2025 — Standards maintained
Jan 2020 — Good
Oct 2016 — Inadequate (predecessor: Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy

What is Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2020 inspection.

What are Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy's latest exam results?

Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy: KS2 2024/25: 71% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy located?

Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Doncaster, Doncaster (DN3 2DB).

How many pupils attend Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy?

Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy has around 213 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy with other schools?

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