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Hatchell Wood Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Hatchell Wood Primary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Doncaster , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 410 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

410

Pupils

420

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Hatchell Wood Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Hatchell Wood 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.

Operating near capacity: 98% 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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Hatchell Wood Primary Academy — School Information

Full address
Plumpton Park Road, Bessacarr, Doncaster, DN4 6SL
Local authority
Doncaster
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
26.6% of pupils
DfE URN
145080

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Frequently Asked Questions — Hatchell Wood Primary Academy

Is Hatchell Wood Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Hatchell Wood Primary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Hatchell Wood Primary Academy?

Admission to Hatchell Wood 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 Hatchell Wood Primary Academy cover?

Hatchell Wood Primary Academy is a primary school in Doncaster, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Hatchell Wood Primary Academy?

Hatchell Wood Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.