Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 6 January 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Strong standard and two at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 20th of 98 primary schools in Doncaster. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 71% of pupils at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington?

Applications for Reception places at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington

Bungalow Road, Edlington, Doncaster, DN12 1DL

Local ranking20th of 98 primary schools in Doncaster

Ofsted: Strong

Primary

Phase

220

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 6 January 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 6 January 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Strong standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Strong standard
Inclusion: Strong standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 71.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 4.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 75.0%
Writing (Expected): 88.0%
Maths (Expected): 79.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 79.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 24

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 201
Boys: 100 (51%)
Girls: 98 (49%)
Capacity: 220 (90% full)
SEND: 12.4%
FSM Eligible: 25.8%
EAL: 27.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.0%
SEN Support: 11.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.9
Budget per Pupil: £5,989/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 8.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 41.9%
Black African: 39.4%
White Other: 13.1%
Mixed White & Black African: 2.5%
Asian Indian: 1.5%
Asian Chinese: 1.0%
Mixed Other: 0.5%

41.9%

White British

39.4%

Black African

13.1%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01709863280

admin@smcps.co.uk

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Bungalow Road

Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 106773
UKPRN: 10078681
Establishment No.: 3318

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