Carcroft Primary School

URN: 106757 • Doncaster DN6 8DR

Overview

Name
Carcroft Primary School
URN
106757
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
48.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Kirsty Laing (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Owston Road, Doncaster DN6 8DR

Summary

Carcroft Primary School is a community school located in Doncaster, serving a mixed-gender population of 306 pupils with a capacity of 420. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment, with 47.20% of students eligible for free school meals, reflecting its dedication to supporting families from diverse backgrounds.

The curriculum at Carcroft Primary is designed to inspire curiosity and engagement among students. Recently, pupils in Crew Ramsay explored the story of "Vlad The Flea," integrating literacy with historical learning about The Great Fire of London. This approach encourages children to develop their vocabulary and storytelling skills while fostering a love for reading and writing.

Carcroft Primary School promotes a strong ethos of aspiration, belief, and achievement. By providing a supportive and stimulating environment, the school aims to empower students to reach their full potential, both academically and socially, while building a sense of community and collaboration among families and staff.

Key details

LA
Doncaster
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
420
Pupils
306
Boys
143
Girls
163
FSM %
47.20
Open date
Close date
2021-08-31
Last Ofsted
2018-12-13
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
South Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 306 143 163 420 47.20
2024-09-11 306 143 163 420 47.20
2023-09-11 306 143 163 420 47.20
2022-09-11 306 143 163 420 47.20
2021-09-11 306 143 163 420 47.20
2020-09-11 320 158 162 420 36.10

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