Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Primary School
80%
Capacity
128
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Primary School
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Doncaster community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 128 pupils on roll and is well-filled (80% of 160 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Yvonne Gac, it falls under Doncaster local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8196th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 55th out of 87 in Doncaster.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 30 applications for 20 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Primary School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.4/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Primary School include Art Studios, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Forest School, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Gymnastics, Netball, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Gardening, Film Club, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.4%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Doncaster, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Finkle Street, Doncaster, Doncaster, DN5 0RP |
| Headteacher | Yvonne Gac |
| Local Authority | Doncaster |
| Number of Pupils | 128 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.4% |
| School Capacity | 128 / 160 (80% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Nov 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (23 Nov 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 May 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (59%)
8196th of 13,686
Nationally
867th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
55th of 87
In Doncaster
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
59%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
47%
'23/24
59%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed20
30
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (73% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Finkle Street, Doncaster
Doncaster, DN5 0RP
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