- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
42 first choices, 47 offers made
Met the standard at 1179%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.6%
- Pupils
- 370
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.5
Schools in DN6
A postcode district in Doncaster
- Postcode district
- 19 schools and nurseries
In short: DN6 is a postcode district in Doncaster with 12 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 nurseries1912 primary · 3 secondary · 4 nurseries
Top-rated
All DN6 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in DN6
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 DN6
12 in DN6, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
Met the standard at 1156%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.9%
- Pupils
- 236
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.6
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
6 first choices, 6 offers made
Met the standard at 1167%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.5%
- Pupils
- 101
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.4
Top Secondary Schools in DN6
3 in DN6, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
172 first choices, 174 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.5%
- Pupils
- 1,048
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.4
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
148 first choices, 154 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1638.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.1%
- Pupils
- 710
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.5
Nurseries in DN6
4 in DN6, highest Ofsted grade first
Honey Bees Pre-School
Doncaster, DN6 9DW · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Little Oaks Day Nursery & Childcare @ Carcroft
Doncaster, DN6 8DR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
The Burrows Nursery Askern
Doncaster, DN6 0HZ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 6 areas
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in DN6
3 in DN6, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
172 first choices, 174 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.5%
- Pupils
- 1,048
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.4
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
148 first choices, 154 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1638.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.1%
- Pupils
- 710
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.5
North Ridge Community School
Doncaster, DN6 7EF · Academy · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- Ofsted:Good or better
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 8.8%
- Pupils
- 181
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.1
Special Schools in DN6
2 in DN6. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
North Ridge Community School
Doncaster, DN6 7EF · Academy · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- Ofsted:Good or better
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 8.8%
- Pupils
- 181
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.1
The Ridge Employability College
Doncaster, DN6 7FE · 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 DN6, 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.
- Good14
- Not graded yet5
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 DN6 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
DN6 has 19 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 DN6
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 DN6
Nearby areas
How many schools are in DN6?
DN6 has 19 schools, including 12 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 DN6?
The highest-ranked schools in DN6 on Eduscope are Adwick Primary School, Norton Junior School, Highfields 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 DN6?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 19 schools in DN6 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.