Bessacarr Primary School
URN: 106739 • Doncaster DN4 7DT
Overview
- Name
- Bessacarr Primary School
- URN
- 106739
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 71.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Cairns (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Ellers Avenue, Doncaster DN4 7DT
Summary
Bessacarr Primary School is a mixed community school located in Doncaster, serving 446 pupils with a capacity of 472. As part of the Empowering Minds Academy Trust, the school collaborates with other local primary schools to enhance educational experiences and resource sharing. The school promotes core values of kindness, effort, collaboration, and independence, aiming to create a supportive and thriving community for all students.
The curriculum at Bessacarr is designed to be broad and balanced, focusing on developing essential life skills through creative and cross-curricular learning experiences. The school places a strong emphasis on inclusivity, ensuring that every child is valued and has equal opportunities to succeed. Bessacarr also prioritizes the social, moral, spiritual, and cultural development of its students, fostering a positive atmosphere conducive to learning.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community, with various support networks and resources available. Bessacarr Primary School strives for high standards in education while ensuring that children feel safe, happy, and excited about their learning journey.
The curriculum at Bessacarr is designed to be broad and balanced, focusing on developing essential life skills through creative and cross-curricular learning experiences. The school places a strong emphasis on inclusivity, ensuring that every child is valued and has equal opportunities to succeed. Bessacarr also prioritizes the social, moral, spiritual, and cultural development of its students, fostering a positive atmosphere conducive to learning.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community, with various support networks and resources available. Bessacarr Primary School strives for high standards in education while ensuring that children feel safe, happy, and excited about their learning journey.
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Nearby alternatives
- Warmsworth Primary School (79.1)
- Bentley High Street Primary School (79.1)
- Hill Top Primary School (76.7)
- St Oswald's CofE Academy (75.5)
- Scawsby Saltersgate Junior School (75.4)
Key details
- LA
- Doncaster
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 472
- Pupils
- 446
- Boys
- 220
- Girls
- 225
- FSM %
- 2.30
- Open date
- Close date
- 2017-05-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2016-06-30
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 446 | 220 | 225 | 472 | 2.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 446 | 220 | 225 | 472 | 2.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 446 | 220 | 225 | 472 | 2.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 446 | 220 | 225 | 472 | 2.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 446 | 220 | 225 | 472 | 2.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 446 | 220 | 225 | 472 | 2.30 |
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