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Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy Catchment Area

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

Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Doncaster , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 213 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4–11

Age range

213

Pupils

210

Capacity

101%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2020

Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy is managed by Doncaster and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 213 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.

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Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy — School Information

Full address
Mere Lane, Armthorpe, Doncaster, DN3 2DB
Local authority
Doncaster
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
19.7% of pupils
DfE URN
144469

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Frequently Asked Questions — Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy

Is Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy currently has 213 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy?

Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Doncaster before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy cover?

Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary 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 Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy?

Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.