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Owston Park Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Owston Park Primary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Doncaster , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 447 pupils, and a capacity of 560 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

447

Pupils

560

Capacity

80%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Owston Park Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Owston Park Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Owston Park Primary Academy 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, Owston Park 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.

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 →

Owston Park Primary Academy: 560 places, 80% filled: places available

Owston Park Primary Academy has a published admission number of 560 places. 447 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 80%. At 80% full, the school currently has headroom below its 560 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. 35.1% of pupils at Owston Park Primary Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across 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 →

Owston Park Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Lodge Road, Skellow, Doncaster, DN6 8PU
Local authority
Doncaster
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
35.1% of pupils
DfE URN
146583

Other Primary Schools in Doncaster

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

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Owston Park Primary Academy 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: Owston Park Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Owston Park Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Owston Park Primary Academy 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 Owston Park Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Owston Park Primary Academy has a capacity of 560 places and currently has 447 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Doncaster.

What is the admissions policy for Owston Park Primary Academy?

Admission to Owston Park 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 Owston Park Primary Academy cover?

Owston Park Primary Academy 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 Owston Park Primary Academy?

Owston Park Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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