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St Wilfrid's Academy, Doncaster Catchment Area

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

St Wilfrid's Academy, Doncaster is a free s alternative provision not applicable school in Doncaster , serving pupils aged 5-19, with 13 pupils, and a capacity of 125 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

5-19

Age range

13

Pupils

125

Capacity

10%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

St Wilfrid's Academy, Doncaster Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Wilfrid's Academy, Doncaster?

The catchment area for St Wilfrid's Academy, Doncaster is the geographic zone Doncaster uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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.

The catchment area for St Wilfrid's Academy, Doncaster is set by Doncaster and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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 →

St Wilfrid's Academy, Doncaster: 125 places, 10% filled: places available

St Wilfrid's Academy, Doncaster has a published admission number of 125 places. 13 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 10%. At 10% full, the school currently has headroom below its 125 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. 84.6% of pupils at St Wilfrid's Academy, Doncaster 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 →

St Wilfrid's Academy, Doncaster: School Information

Full address
St Wilfrid's Road, Doncaster, DN4 6AH
Local authority
Doncaster
School type
Free schools alternative provision
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
5-19 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
84.6% of pupils
DfE URN
141141

Other Not applicable Schools in Doncaster

If St Wilfrid's Academy, Doncaster is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Doncaster are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to St Wilfrid's Academy, Doncaster 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: St Wilfrid's Academy, Doncaster

What is the catchment area for St Wilfrid's Academy, Doncaster?

The catchment area for St Wilfrid's Academy, Doncaster is the geographic zone Doncaster uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 St Wilfrid's Academy, Doncaster oversubscribed?

St Wilfrid's Academy, Doncaster has a capacity of 125 places and currently has 13 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Doncaster.

What is the admissions policy for St Wilfrid's Academy, Doncaster?

Admission to St Wilfrid's Academy, Doncaster 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 St Wilfrid's Academy, Doncaster cover?

St Wilfrid's Academy, Doncaster is a not applicable school in Doncaster, serving pupils aged 5-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Wilfrid's Academy, Doncaster?

St Wilfrid's Academy, Doncaster was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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