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St Oswald's CofE Academy Catchment Area

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

St Oswald's CofE Academy is a academy converter primary school in Doncaster , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 226 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

226

Pupils

240

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2014

St Oswald's CofE Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Oswald's CofE 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.

Operating near capacity: 94% 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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St Oswald's CofE Academy — School Information

Full address
Silver Birch Grove, Finningley, Doncaster, DN9 3EQ
Local authority
Doncaster
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
6.4% of pupils
DfE URN
138704

Other Primary Schools in Doncaster

If St Oswald's CofE Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Doncaster are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Oswald's CofE Academy

Is St Oswald's CofE Academy oversubscribed?

St Oswald's CofE Academy is operating close to its capacity of 240 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Oswald's CofE Academy?

St Oswald's CofE 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 St Oswald's CofE Academy cover?

St Oswald's CofE 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 St Oswald's CofE Academy?

St Oswald's CofE Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.