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Auckley Primary Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Auckley Primary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Doncaster , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 252 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

252

Pupils

210

Capacity

120%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Auckley Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Auckley Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Auckley Primary Academy is the geographic zone Doncaster uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Doncaster publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Auckley Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Doncaster. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 252 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Doncaster before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Doncaster catchment area documents →

Auckley Primary Academy: heavily oversubscribed at 120% capacity

Auckley Primary Academy has a published admission number of 210 places. 252 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 120%. At 120% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Doncaster allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 9.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Doncaster.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Doncaster publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Doncaster school admissions →

Auckley Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
School Lane, Auckley, Doncaster, DN9 3JN
Local authority
Doncaster
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
9.1% of pupils
DfE URN
137335

Other Primary Schools in Doncaster

If Auckley Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Doncaster are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Auckley Primary Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Auckley Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Auckley Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Auckley Primary Academy is the geographic zone Doncaster uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Doncaster publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Auckley Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, Auckley Primary Academy currently has 252 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Auckley Primary Academy?

Admission to Auckley Primary Academy is managed by Doncaster. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Auckley Primary Academy cover?

Auckley Primary Academy is a primary school in Doncaster, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Auckley Primary Academy?

Auckley Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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