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
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.
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.
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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
- 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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