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Bessacarr Primary

Doncaster, DN4 7DTPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
63%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
64 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#6,535
of 13,686 nationally

About Bessacarr Primary

Bessacarr Primary, a state primary in Doncaster for children aged 3 to 11, holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, with the same grade awarded across all five inspection categories: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. The school’s most informative academic metric is its Key Stage 2 combined reading, writing and maths expected standard attainment, which sits at 63% of pupils. This figure sits just above the Doncaster local authority average of 61%, placing Bessacarr in the top half of primary schools in the area. The school ranks 42nd out of 87 primaries in Doncaster, putting it in the top 50% locally, and 6,535th nationally out of 13,686 schools. While not a standout headline figure, the school’s solid performance across the core subjects suggests a reliable, above-average option for families within the borough.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressEllers Avenue, Doncaster, Doncaster, DN4 7DT
HeadteacherAnne-Marie Patterson
Local AuthorityDoncaster
Number of Pupils455
Free School Meals (FSM)5.3%
School Capacity455 / 472 (96% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 25 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Sports HallICT SuiteSensory RoomPlaying FieldsLibraryGymnasiumArt StudiosDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballDanceNetballAthleticsCricketGymnasticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubGardeningEco ClubCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:15

Source: bessacarr.doncaster.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bessacarr Primary

Bessacarr Primary has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.