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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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