Best Schools in Doncaster
242 schools in Doncaster
Key Facts
- Doncaster is home to 242 schools, with 93.0% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, reflecting a strong overall quality of education in the area.
- Primary schools in Doncaster have 58.9% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, indicating a slightly lower performance.
- Secondary schools in Doncaster have a Progress 8 score of 0.02, an Attainment 8 score of 44.99, and 43.6% achieve grade 5+ in English & maths, showing a mixed KS4 performance compared to national averages.
- Doncaster's schools have a higher proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals, with 30.8% in primary and 32.8% in secondary schools, and a higher pupil-teacher ratio of 22.58 in primary schools.
Top Nurseries in Doncaster
97 nurseries in Doncaster
Top Secondary Schools in Doncaster
20 secondary schools in Doncaster
DU
Doncaster UTC
Ofsted
Good
Doncaster, DN1 3BF
UTC · Secondary · Ages 13–19
Progress 8+0.03
Attainment 848.1
Eng+Maths65%
Pupils770
De Warenne Academy
Ofsted
Good
Doncaster, DN12 3JY
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8+0.31
Attainment 846.2
Eng+Maths66%
Pupils762
Sir Thomas Wharton Academy
Ofsted
Good
Doncaster, DN12 1HH
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8-0.07
Attainment 846.9
Eng+Maths74%
Pupils1,226
The McAuley Catholic High School
Ofsted
Good
Doncaster, DN3 3QF
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8-0.06
Attainment 845.6
Eng+Maths64%
Pupils1,431
Top Special Schools in Doncaster
9 special schools in Doncaster
Top Independent Schools in Doncaster
8 independent schools in Doncaster
Hill House School
South Yorkshire, DN9 3GG
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils945
P/T Ratio–
JE
Journey Education Group
Doncaster, DN4 8QN
Independent · Primary · Ages 5–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils15
P/T Ratio–
Sutherland House School Braithwell
Doncaster, S66 7AF
Independent · Primary · Ages 5–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils0
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
Doncaster has 242 schools, including 123 primary schools, 20 secondary schools, 97 nurseries, 8 independent schools, 9 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Doncaster | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 93% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 59% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.01 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 43.9 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 21% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.7:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,740 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.