St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Doncaster
St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Doncaster. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 66th-highest of the 96 schools in Doncaster with published results, and 10,359th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. It was 96% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- 1.5 first choices per place
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Doncaster (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School in detail
St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass Blessed art thou among woman, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to St Joseph and St Teresa’s Catholic Primary Scho ol in Woodlan d s, Doncaster, a truly inclusive school rooted in our Catholic faith and Mission. Working together, we strive to nurture each child spirtually, academically, and socially, helping them grow into kind, confident and resilient individuals with the neccessary skills for the future."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, basketball and multi-sports.
The school runs a breakfast club, from £5.00 per day.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 60% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 77% in Doncaster and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 53% in reading and 47% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 32 families put St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 45 named it as one of their preferences, for 21 places offered. That is 1.5 first choices for every place. 11 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School are Adwick Primary School (0.4 miles, 79% reading, 88% maths); Outwood Primary Academy Woodlands (0.6 miles, Good, 72% reading, 77% maths); Highfields Primary Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 80% reading, 93% maths); and Toll Bar Primary School (1.2 miles, Requires improvement, 69% reading, 73% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School.
Adwick Primary SchoolOutwood Primary Academy WoodlandsHighfields Primary AcademyToll Bar Primary School
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Adwick Rail Station, about 1020 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Doncaster Lane/Welfare Road (adjacent), 40 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School are Outwood Academy Adwick (0.4 miles), Don Valley Academy (1.3 miles) and Ridgewood School (1.7 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a friendly, welcoming school where children enjoy coming and feel genuinely safe. Teachers present information clearly and pupils are enthusiastic about their learning - with excellent support for reading that helps children become confident readers quickly. The school has high expectations for all pupils including those with additional needs, and provides wonderful opportunities for children to develop leadership skills and enjoy enriching experiences.
Key Strengths
- Well-planned, ambitious curriculum that carefully sequences knowledge and skills from early years to Year 6
- Strong approach to teaching reading with phonics support and attractive library to promote love of reading
- Children in early years get a good start, playing well together and showing resilience
- High ambition for all pupils including those with SEND, with thoughtful adaptations and full school involvement
- Pupils feel safe with rare bullying and strong pupil parliament leadership opportunities
Areas for Improvement
- Some staff do not pronounce letter sounds correctly during phonics teaching, affecting pupils' ability to blend sounds accurately
- Leaders lack clear overview of how and when specific personal development elements are being taught
- Pupils are less confident in understanding fundamental British values and protected characteristics
- Art and computing subjects need further development as staff are less confident in these areas
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with appropriate staff checks, induction training, and close work with families to identify external support needs.
Extracurricular Activities
Football, dodgeball, multi-skills, visits including Temple Newsam, reading café, mathematics mornings, pupil parliament
St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is a friendly, welcoming school with a strong inclusive Catholic ethos where pupils are polite, respectful and have positive attitudes to learning. The school has been rated Good overall, maintaining its previous inspection grade.
At a Glance
32.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 53% to 80% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 47% to 60% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 53% to 65% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.6
Avg class size
28.0
Infant (KS1)
29.5
KS2
5
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
25th September 2026
25 Sep 2026
11th September 2026
11 Sep 2026
3rd July 2026
3 Jul 2026
12th June 2026
16 Jun 2026
21st May 2026
22 May 2026
8th May 2026
8 May 2026
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Before and after school care
St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Doncaster
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School.
- Awaken Education WAC -Adwick Primary170m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is in Doncaster; for families living there:
Apply to Doncaster for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 5
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 3 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Doncaster is 10 (the median across 143 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
135 pupils
140 places
5 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Doncaster
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Doncaster
Across Doncaster council
Places available
4,235
Applications
3,089
Got 1st preference
96.5%
Got preferred school
98.8%
All primary applications across Doncaster council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: 1.5 first choices per place
Inspection History(10)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
19
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
16.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
153
Total Pupils
80
Boys
73
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
21.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,116
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,255
Per pupil
£957k
Total funding
£68k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.6%
Overall absence
16.1%
Persistent absence
118
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 80% reached the expected standard in reading and 60% did so in maths.
What is St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2023.
What is the catchment area for St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, Doncaster allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School?
St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 96% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School?
Classes at St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School average 26.6 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School?
St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School has around 153 pupils on roll. 33% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School?
5.6% of sessions were missed at St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 16.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Doncaster's coordinated admissions process, naming St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School: Awaken Education WAC -Adwick Primary (170m away, registered, not yet graded).
How many road collisions happen near St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 3 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Doncaster is 10 (the median across 143 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School?
St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is at Doncaster Lane, Woodlands, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 7QN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)