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Bessacarr Primary Catchment Area

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

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.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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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

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

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.