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Hawthorn Primary School Catchment Area

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

Hawthorn Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Doncaster , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 233 pupils, and a capacity of 275 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

233

Pupils

275

Capacity

85%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Hawthorn Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Hawthorn Primary School?

The catchment area for Hawthorn Primary School 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, Hawthorn Primary School 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 →

Hawthorn Primary School: 275 places, 85% filled: places available

Hawthorn Primary School has a published admission number of 275 places. 233 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 85%. At 85% full, the school currently has headroom below its 275 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 43.4% of pupils at Hawthorn Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area 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 →

Hawthorn Primary School: School Information

Full address
Elmham Road, Cantley, Doncaster, DN4 6LQ
Local authority
Doncaster
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
43.4% of pupils
DfE URN
147797

Other Primary Schools in Doncaster

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

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Hawthorn Primary School 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: Hawthorn Primary School

What is the catchment area for Hawthorn Primary School?

The catchment area for Hawthorn Primary School 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 Hawthorn Primary School oversubscribed?

Hawthorn Primary School has a capacity of 275 places and currently has 233 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Doncaster.

What is the admissions policy for Hawthorn Primary School?

Admission to Hawthorn Primary School 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 Hawthorn Primary School cover?

Hawthorn Primary School is a primary school in Doncaster, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Hawthorn Primary School?

Hawthorn Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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