- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Results well above the England average.
13 first choices, 13 offers made
Met the standard at 1183%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.1%
- Pupils
- 76
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.1
Schools in DN5
A postcode district in Doncaster
- Postcode district
- 28 schools and nurseries
In short: DN5 is a postcode district in Doncaster with 19 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 7 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2819 primary · 5 secondary · 7 nurseries
Top-rated
All DN5 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in DN5
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 DN5
19 in DN5, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
57 first choices, 57 offers made
Met the standard at 1178%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.6%
- Pupils
- 439
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.5
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
Met the standard at 1174%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.4%
- Pupils
- 194
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.3
Top Secondary Schools in DN5
5 in DN5, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
239 first choices, 231 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.8%
- Pupils
- 1,425
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.1
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
203 first choices, 222 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1648.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.0%
- Pupils
- 1,093
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.8
Nurseries in DN5
7 in DN5, highest Ofsted grade first
Sunny Bright Day Nursery
Doncaster, DN5 7SB · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Apple Tree Day Nursery
Doncaster, DN5 7RJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Arksey Willows
Doncaster, DN5 0TE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in DN5
2 in DN5, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
239 first choices, 231 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.8%
- Pupils
- 1,425
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.1
Stone Hill School
Doncaster, DN5 7UB · Special · All-through · Ages 5 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 6.2%
- Pupils
- 182
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.6
Special Schools in DN5
2 in DN5. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Stone Hill School
Doncaster, DN5 7UB · Special · All-through · Ages 5 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 6.2%
- Pupils
- 182
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.6
Esland Doncaster School
Doncaster, DN5 7SY · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 18
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Private Schools in DN5
1 in DN5. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Esland Doncaster School
Doncaster, DN5 7SY · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 18
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
The map
See them as a listEvery school in DN5, 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
- Good14
- Not graded yet13
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 DN5 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
DN5 has 28 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 DN5
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 DN5
Nearby areas
How many schools are in DN5?
DN5 has 28 schools, including 19 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 7 nurseries, 1 independent school, 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 DN5?
The highest-ranked schools in DN5 on Eduscope are Arksey Primary School, Bentley High Street Primary School, Copley Junior School. 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 many private schools are in DN5?
There is 1 independent school in DN5, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in DN5?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 28 schools in DN5 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.