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Rossington St Michael's CofE Primary School Catchment Area

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

Rossington St Michael's CofE Primary School is an academy sponsor led primary school in Doncaster , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 365 pupils, and a capacity of 443 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

365

Pupils

443

Capacity

82%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2021

Rossington St Michael's CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Rossington St Michael's CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for Rossington St Michael's CofE 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Doncaster publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Rossington St Michael's CofE Primary School 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.

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 →

Rossington St Michael's CofE Primary School: 443 places, 82% filled: places available

Rossington St Michael's CofE Primary School has a published admission number of 443 places. 365 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 82%. At 82% full, the school currently has headroom below its 443 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. 18.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part 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 →

Rossington St Michael's CofE Primary School: School Information

Full address
Sheepbridge Lane, Old Rossington, Doncaster, DN11 0EZ
Local authority
Doncaster
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
18.9% of pupils
DfE URN
144345

Other Primary Schools in Doncaster

If Rossington St Michael's CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Doncaster are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Doncaster

Rossington St Michael's CofE Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Doncaster. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Rossington St Michael's CofE 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: Rossington St Michael's CofE Primary School

What is the catchment area for Rossington St Michael's CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for Rossington St Michael's CofE 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Doncaster publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Rossington St Michael's CofE Primary School oversubscribed?

Rossington St Michael's CofE Primary School has a capacity of 443 places and currently has 365 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Doncaster.

What is the admissions policy for Rossington St Michael's CofE Primary School?

Rossington St Michael's CofE Primary School 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 Rossington St Michael's CofE Primary School cover?

Rossington St Michael's CofE Primary School 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 Rossington St Michael's CofE Primary School?

Rossington St Michael's CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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