- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
31 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1193%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.9%
- Pupils
- 248
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.2
Schools in DN3
A postcode district in Doncaster
- Postcode district
- 21 schools and nurseries
In short: DN3 is a postcode district in Doncaster with 11 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 7 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2111 primary · 4 secondary · 7 nurseries
Top-rated
All DN3 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in DN3
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 DN3
11 in DN3, best first
- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Results well above the England average.
24 first choices, 24 offers made
Met the standard at 1173%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 2.4%
- Pupils
- 230
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.7
- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Results well above the England average.
Met the standard at 1173%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.2%
- Pupils
- 309
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.2
Top Secondary Schools in DN3
4 in DN3, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results above the England average.
305 first choices, 242 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1652.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.3%
- Pupils
- 1,175
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.9
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
168 first choices, 199 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1641.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.9%
- Pupils
- 1,431
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.8
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Results below the England average.
123 first choices, 148 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1642.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.5%
- Pupils
- 695
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.3
Nurseries in DN3
7 in DN3, highest Ofsted grade first
Starlight's Pre-School
Doncaster, DN3 1JH · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Armthorpe Daycare Nursery
Doncaster, DN3 3AH · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Barnby Dun Pre School
Doncaster, DN3 1DA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in DN3
1 in DN3, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
168 first choices, 199 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1641.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.9%
- Pupils
- 1,431
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.8
Special Schools in DN3
1 in DN3. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Bader Academy
Doncaster, DN3 2EW · All-through · Ages 5 to 19
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 15.3%
- Pupils
- 131
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.3
The map
See them as a listEvery school in DN3, 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
- Good11
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet8
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 DN3 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
DN3 has 21 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 DN3
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 DN3
Nearby areas
How many schools are in DN3?
DN3 has 21 schools, including 11 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 7 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in DN3?
The highest-ranked schools in DN3 on Eduscope are Southfield Primary, Hungerhill School, Barnby Dun 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 DN3?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 21 schools in DN3 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.