Bessacarr Primary Catchment Area
Bessacarr Primary is a academy converter primary school in Doncaster , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 455 pupils, and a capacity of 472 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3–11
Age range
455
Pupils
472
Capacity
96%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Bessacarr Primary Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Bessacarr Primary 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.
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 →Bessacarr Primary — School Information
- Full address
- Ellers Avenue, Bessacarr, Doncaster, DN4 7DT
- Local authority
- Doncaster
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 5.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144412
Other Primary Schools in Doncaster
If Bessacarr Primary is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Doncaster are the next closest alternatives.
Arksey Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DN5 0TE
Toll Bar Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DN5 0QR
Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · DN5 8NQ
Sprotbrough Orchard Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · DN5 7RN
Wadworth Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DN11 9AP
Stainforth Kirton Lane Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DN7 5BG
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Frequently Asked Questions — Bessacarr Primary
Is Bessacarr Primary oversubscribed? ▾
Bessacarr Primary is operating close to its capacity of 472 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Bessacarr Primary? ▾
Admission to Bessacarr Primary 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 Bessacarr Primary cover? ▾
Bessacarr Primary 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 Bessacarr Primary? ▾
Bessacarr Primary was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.