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Schools in New Rossington and Rossington

A town in Doncaster

  • Town
  • 10 schools and nurseries
  • 2,235 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

New Rossington and Rossington at a glance

Ahead of England on results at 11

How New Rossington and Rossington's schools compare with England, area by area.

  • Primary inspections

    Typical for England

    Rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted: 100%. England 96%. Higher is better.

  • Results at 11

    Better than England

    Met the expected standard at KS2: 71%. England 62%. Higher is better.

  • Results at 16

    Better than England

    Attainment 8: 49.8 in 2026. England 46.2. Higher is better.

  • Attendance

    Better than England

    Persistent absence: 17%. England 18%. Lower is better.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries105 primary · 1 secondary · 4 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or betterRated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted: 100%. England 96%. Higher is better.Typical for England
  • Ready for secondary schoolMet the expected standard at KS2: 71%. England 62%. Higher is better.Better than England
  • Strong pass in English and mathsGrade 5 or above in English and maths: 65%. England 46%. Higher is better.Better than England
  • Free school meals, primaryPupils eligible for free school meals: 28%. This describes the school. It isn't a score.A sign of family income
  • Pupils who miss a lot of schoolPersistent absence: 17%. England 18%. Lower is better.Better than England
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in New Rossington and Rossington

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.

All New Rossington and Rossington primary schools

Top Primary Schools in New Rossington and Rossington

5 state schools in New Rossington and Rossington, best first

Pheasant Bank Academy

Doncaster, DN11 0PQ · Academy · Primary · Ages 7 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

Ready for secondary school75%

England 62%

Days missed a year
About 9
Pupils
359
View school Pheasant Bank Academy
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Top Secondary Schools in New Rossington and Rossington

1 state schools in New Rossington and Rossington, best first

Rossington All Saints Academy

Doncaster, DN11 0BZ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

128 first choices, 134 offers made

Typical GCSE gradeGrade 5

England Grade 5

Days missed a year
About 14
Pupils
850
View school Rossington All Saints Academy

Nurseries in New Rossington and Rossington

4 in New Rossington and Rossington, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 4 nurseries
The map

Every school in New Rossington and Rossington, 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.

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Rossington All Saints Academy, GoodPheasant Bank Academy, GoodGrange Lane Infant Academy, OutstandingSt Joseph's School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy, GoodRossington St Michael's CofE Primary School, Expected standard in every areaTornedale Infant Academy, GoodFledglings Rossington, OutstandingRossington Early Learners LTD (Holmescarr), GoodLeaps and Bounds Children's Nursery Ltd, GoodMini Me'Zzz Childcare Limited
  • Outstanding2
  • Good6
  • Not graded yet2
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 New Rossington and Rossington school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how New Rossington and Rossington's schools break down by type, faith and more.

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New Rossington and Rossington vs England

How good are New Rossington and Rossington's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up New Rossington and Rossington

New Rossington and RossingtonEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 4 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Typical for England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Better than England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    71%

    England 62%

    Better than England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    65%

    England 46%

    Better than England

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    17%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    28%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 5 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding1
  • Good4
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

New Rossington and Rossington in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%65%80%20182019202320242025
71% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap30%50%70%2018201920222023202420252026
65% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school (lower is better)
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
17% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

New Rossington and Rossington has 10 schools and nurseries.

There are 8% more pupils than in 2018.

28% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in New Rossington and Rossington's state schools each January.

Up 8% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

How many primary pupils get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

New Rossington and Rossington28%

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.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about New Rossington and Rossington

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How many schools are in New Rossington and Rossington?

New Rossington and Rossington has 10 schools, including 5 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 4 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in New Rossington and Rossington?

The highest-ranked schools in New Rossington and Rossington on Eduscope are St Joseph's School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy, Rossington All Saints Academy, Rossington St Michael's CofE Primary 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.

What percentage of schools in New Rossington and Rossington are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in New Rossington and Rossington hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 1 school rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good.

How do primary schools in New Rossington and Rossington perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in New Rossington and Rossington, 71% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in New Rossington and Rossington?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in New Rossington and Rossington is 22.5:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in New Rossington and Rossington schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in New Rossington and Rossington is 17.1%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in New Rossington and Rossington?

There are 2,235 pupils enrolled across schools in New Rossington and Rossington, with 1,385 in primary and 850 in secondary. 28.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in New Rossington and Rossington?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 10 schools in New Rossington and Rossington 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.

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