- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
44 first choices, 44 offers made
Met the standard at 1178%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 380
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.7
Schools in DN12
A postcode district in Doncaster
- Postcode district
- 17 schools and nurseries
In short: DN12 is a postcode district in Doncaster with 10 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 4 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries1710 primary · 3 secondary · 4 nurseries
Top-rated
All DN12 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in DN12
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in DN12
10 in DN12, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
25 first choices, 26 offers made
Met the standard at 1176%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.5%
- Pupils
- 288
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.4
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
12 first choices, 12 offers made
Met the standard at 1171%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.4%
- Pupils
- 198
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.6
Top Secondary Schools in DN12
3 in DN12, best first
- Ofsted:Strong standard or better
Results close to the England average.
146 first choices, 148 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.3%
- Pupils
- 762
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.6
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results above the England average.
246 first choices, 257 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1649.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.5%
- Pupils
- 1,226
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.0
Nurseries in DN12
4 in DN12, highest Ofsted grade first
Buttons Day Nursery Ltd -Edlington
Doncaster, DN12 1PL · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Little Einsteins Day Nursery Ltd
Doncaster, DN12 4HZ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Tiny Treasures
Doncaster, DN12 3HW · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in DN12
1 in DN12, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results above the England average.
246 first choices, 257 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1649.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.5%
- Pupils
- 1,226
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.0
Special Schools in DN12
2 in DN12. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Pennine View School
Doncaster, DN12 3LR · Academy · All-through · Ages 7 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 11.1%
- Pupils
- 167
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.9
Mercury College
Doncaster Dn12 4ar · Special · 16+ · Ages 18 to 25
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
The map
See them as a listEvery school in DN12, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding3
- Good5
- Not graded yet9
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every DN12 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
DN12 has 17 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in DN12
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about DN12
Nearby areas
How many schools are in DN12?
DN12 has 17 schools, including 10 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 4 nurseries, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in DN12?
The highest-ranked schools in DN12 on Eduscope are Hill Top Academy, Edlington Victoria Academy, De Warenne Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How do I choose the right school in DN12?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 17 schools in DN12 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.