- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
16 first choices, 16 offers made
Met the standard at 1181%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.6%
- Pupils
- 269
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.1
Schools in DN2
A postcode district in Doncaster
- Postcode district
- 16 schools and nurseries
In short: DN2 is a postcode district in Doncaster with 8 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 6 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries168 primary · 3 secondary · 6 nurseries
Top-rated
All DN2 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in DN2
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 DN2
8 in DN2, best first
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School
Doncaster, DN2 5JG · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
35 first choices, 28 offers made
Met the standard at 1147%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.5%
- Pupils
- 215
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.7
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
42 first choices, 42 offers made
Met the standard at 1177%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.2%
- Pupils
- 432
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.2
Top Secondary Schools in DN2
3 in DN2, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
118 first choices, 199 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.9%
- Pupils
- 1,083
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.1
Nurseries in DN2
6 in DN2, highest Ofsted grade first
Clever Clogs Day Nursery Ltd
Doncaster, DN2 5JE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Granby Nursery Intake
Doncaster, DN2 5EU · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Kiddiewinks @ Plover Primary
Doncaster, DN2 6JL · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in DN2
3 in DN2, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
118 first choices, 199 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.9%
- Pupils
- 1,083
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.1
Heatherwood School
Doncaster, DN2 6HQ · Academy · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 24.1%
- Pupils
- 99
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.3
Doncaster School for Deaf Children
Doncaster, DN2 6AY · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 6.6%
- Pupils
- 41
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Special Schools in DN2
3 in DN2. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Heatherwood School
Doncaster, DN2 6HQ · Academy · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 24.1%
- Pupils
- 99
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.3
Doncaster School for Deaf Children
Doncaster, DN2 6AY · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 6.6%
- Pupils
- 41
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Yorkshire Rose College
Doncaster, DN2 6AY · Special · 16+ · Ages 16 to 25
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
The map
See them as a listEvery school in DN2, 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.
- Outstanding1
- Good12
- Not graded yet3
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 DN2 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
DN2 has 16 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 DN2
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 DN2
Nearby areas
How many schools are in DN2?
DN2 has 16 schools, including 8 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 6 nurseries, 3 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 DN2?
The highest-ranked schools in DN2 on Eduscope are Intake Primary Academy, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School, Kingfisher Primary 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 DN2?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 16 schools in DN2 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.