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Schools in Doncaster

  • 129State-funded schools
  • 99Primary
  • 20Secondary
  • 7Special
  • Yorkshire and the HumberRegion
Applications per placeCircle size: applications
First choice · secondary 2026
90%
6 pts above England (84%)
3,506 families applied
First choice · primary 2026
97%
4 pts above England (92%)
3,089 families applied
Applications per place · secondary
1.4
0.8 below England median (2.2)
Median school
New Ofsted report cards
19of 129 schools
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How hard is it to get a place here?

DfE · families living in Doncaster
Secondary (Year 7) · Sept 2026
90%got their first choice
6 pts above England (84%)

3,506 applicants · 2.6% offered none of the schools they named

  1. 2026 90%; England 84%
  2. 2025 90%; England 84%
  3. 2024 84%; England 83%
  4. 2023 87%; England 83%
  5. 2022 88%; England 83%
  6. 2021 88%; England 81%
  7. 2020 86%; England 82%
  8. 2019 87%; England 81%
  9. 2018 90%; England 82%
  10. 2017 92%; England 83%
  11. 2016 96%; England 84%
  12. 2015 94%; England 84%
  13. 2014 96%; England 85%
  • Doncaster
  • England
Every year as a table
EntryApplicantsFirst choiceOne of first threeNone they named
Sep 20263,50689.9%97.4%2.6%
Sep 20253,29889.8%97.6%2.4%
Sep 20243,62984.0%92.9%7.1%
Sep 20233,45987.0%95.8%4.2%
Sep 20223,56088.0%96.4%3.6%
Sep 20213,34788.0%96.6%3.4%
Sep 20203,48285.8%95.6%4.4%
Sep 20193,53086.7%95.6%4.4%
Sep 20183,03690.3%98.0%2.0%
Sep 20173,12092.1%97.8%2.2%
Sep 20162,89195.5%98.8%1.2%
Sep 20153,02794.3%98.7%1.3%
Sep 20142,70695.7%98.8%1.2%
Primary (Reception) · Sept 2026
97%got their first choice
4 pts above England (92%)

3,089 applicants · 1.2% offered none of the schools they named

  1. 2026 97%; England 92%
  2. 2025 97%; England 93%
  3. 2024 96%; England 93%
  4. 2023 96%; England 92%
  5. 2022 96%; England 92%
  6. 2021 97%; England 92%
  7. 2020 96%; England 90%
  8. 2019 95%; England 91%
  9. 2018 96%; England 91%
  10. 2017 96%; England 90%
  11. 2016 96%; England 88%
  12. 2015 94%; England 88%
  13. 2014 97%; England 88%
  • Doncaster
  • England
Every year as a table
EntryApplicantsFirst choiceOne of first threeNone they named
Sep 20263,08996.5%98.8%1.2%
Sep 20253,08497.1%98.8%1.2%
Sep 20243,03196.4%98.7%1.3%
Sep 20233,05795.9%98.2%1.8%
Sep 20222,97896.4%98.6%1.4%
Sep 20212,90197.1%98.8%1.2%
Sep 20203,06796.3%98.0%2.0%
Sep 20193,15495.5%97.8%2.2%
Sep 20182,96296.2%98.2%1.8%
Sep 20173,20295.8%98.4%1.6%
Sep 20163,23796.3%98.5%1.5%
Sep 20153,47494.2%97.6%2.4%
Sep 20143,17596.6%98.7%1.3%

What has Ofsted found here?

Ofsted data to 30 September 2026

Report cards 19 schools of 129 · since November 2025

  • Inclusion
  • Curriculum and teaching
  • Achievement
  • Attendance and behaviour
  • Personal development and wellbeing
  • Early years (13)
  • Post-16 provision (1)
  • Leadership and governance

One dot per school.

Overall grade from Ofsted's previous framework 85 schools · graded 2012 to 2024

  • Outstanding4
  • Good79
  • Requires improvement2
  • Inadequate0

Includes grades confirmed by a later ungraded inspection. Not comparable with report cards.

Graded 2024/25, no overall grade 23 schools

Key judgementOutstandingGoodRequires improvementInadequate
Quality of education31631
Behaviour and attitudes5162–
Personal development8132–
Leadership and management31631

Not yet inspected (new or reorganised schools): 2.

Latest report cards

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Secondary schools in Doncaster

20 schools · Year 7 entry 2026

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Sorted by applications per place for September 2026 entry, highest first.

Sorted by Attainment 8, highest first.

Sorted by the date of the latest Ofsted inspection, newest first.

Sorted by name.

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS4 results, Ofsted.
SchoolLatest OfstedApplications per placeAttainment 8FSM
XP School Good2023 8.5small intake applications per place 40.4 35%
XP East Requires improvement2024 6.1small intake applications per place 38.8 30%
Hall Cross Academy Remains Good2023 2.8 applications per place 47.6 30%
Hungerhill School Graded · no overall grade2024 2.2 applications per place 52.9 20%
The Hayfield School Remains Good2023 1.9 applications per place 53.3 14%
The McAuley Catholic High School Faith Good2023 1.9 applications per place 41.9 30%
Ridgewood School Good2022 1.7 applications per place 47.8 21%
Don Valley Academy Remains Good · improving2024 1.5 applications per place 48.7 41%
Outwood Academy Danum Good2024 1.5 applications per place 45.0 40%
Rossington All Saints Academy Faith Good2022 1.4 applications per place 49.8 29%
Ash Hill Academy Standards maintained2025 1.4 applications per place 52.2 45%
Outwood Academy Adwick Good2023 1.4 applications per place 43.6 40%
Sir Thomas Wharton Academy 2026 1.4 applications per place 49.2 32%
Armthorpe Academy Requires improvement2024 1.3 applications per place 42.6 28%
De Warenne Academy 2026 1.3 applications per place 46.8 43%
Trinity Academy Faith Good2024 1.3 applications per place 41.1 39%
Campsmount Academy Good2023 1.3 applications per place 38.9 35%
The Laurel Academy Good2023 1.2 applications per place 47.8 47%
Astrea Academy Woodfields Good2024 1.1 applications per place 39.2 51%
Doncaster UTC Good2022 no data 49.1 28%

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS4 results, Ofsted. FSM: free school meals.

  • Exceptional
  • Strong standard
  • Expected standard
  • Needs attention
  • Urgent improvement
  • Does not apply

Eight dots, one per area: inclusion, curriculum, achievement, attendance, personal development, early years, post-16, leadership. Colours follow Ofsted's report card scale; Schoolfile is independent of Ofsted.

Primary schools in Doncaster

99 schools · Reception entry 2026

Sorted by applications per place for September 2026 entry, highest first.

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS2 results, Ofsted.
SchoolLatest OfstedApplications per placeSATs standardFSM
Tickhill Estfeld Primary School Good2022 3.1 applications per place 71% 6%
Auckley Primary Academy Remains Good2023 2.9 applications per place 79% 9%
Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy Faith Remains Good2022 2.6 applications per place 63% 9%
Bessacarr Primary Good2023 2.6 applications per place 75% 5%
Wadworth Primary School Graded · no overall grade2025 2.5 applications per place 59% 15%
Intake Primary Academy 2026 2.4 applications per place 81% 36%
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School Faith Standards maintained2025 2.2 applications per place 47% 13%
Bentley New Village Primary School Graded · no overall grade2024 2.2small intake applications per place 56% 49%
Branton St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary School Faith Standards maintained2024 2.2 applications per place 67% 9%
St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Faith Good2023 2.1 applications per place 55% 35%
Rosedale Primary School Good2024 2.1small intake applications per place 75% 30%
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington Faith 2026 2.1small intake applications per place 71% 26%
Willow Primary School Good2022 2.1 applications per place 79% 11%
Hatfield Woodhouse Primary School Remains Good · improving2024 2.1 applications per place 79% 16%
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy Faith Standards maintained2025 2.0 applications per place 71% 20%
Sandringham Primary School Remains Good2023 2.0 applications per place 47% 31%
St Peter's Catholic Primary School Faith Standards maintained2025 2.0 applications per place 59% 16%
Castle Academy Good2024 2.0 applications per place 74% 41%
Bawtry Mayflower Primary School Graded · no overall grade2025 1.9 applications per place 65% 19%
Warmsworth Primary School Graded · no overall grade2024 1.9 applications per place 76% 17%
Tranmoor Primary Good2024 1.9 applications per place 54% 24%
Crookesbroom Primary Academy Good2022 1.9 applications per place 84% 34%
Tornedale Infant Academy Good2023 1.9 applications per place – 27%
Edenthorpe Hall Primary Academy Standards maintained2025 1.9 applications per place 59% 27%
St Joseph's School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy Faith Standards maintained2025 1.8 applications per place 69% 15%
Rossington St Michael's CofE Primary School Faith 2026 1.8 applications per place 64% 17%
Balby Central Primary Academy Good2024 1.8 applications per place 57% 38%
Carcroft Primary School Good2024 1.8 applications per place 53% 56%
Barnby Dun Primary Academy 2026 1.8 applications per place 73% 14%
Tickhill St Mary's Church of England Primary and Nursery School Faith 2026 1.7 applications per place 67% 12%
Holy Family Catholic Primary School Faith Outstanding2024 1.7 applications per place 52% 31%
Southfield Primary 2026 1.7 applications per place 93% 12%
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School Faith Remains Good2024 1.7 applications per place 69% 19%
Denaby Main Primary Academy Good2023 1.7small intake applications per place 75% 64%
Hayfield Lane Primary School Remains Good2023 1.7 applications per place 69% 14%
Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School Remains Good2022 1.7 applications per place 63% 21%
Dunsville Primary School Good2022 1.7 applications per place 73% 25%
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Primary School Faith 2026 1.7 applications per place 60% 34%
Waverley Academy Good2022 1.7 applications per place 64% 43%
Park Primary School Remains Good2024 1.7 applications per place 54% 31%
Lakeside Primary Academy Good2024 1.6 applications per place 51% 30%
Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School Faith Standards maintained2025 1.6 applications per place 34% 29%
Montagu Academy Good2022 1.6 applications per place 77% 43%
Brooke Primary Academy Good2023 1.6 applications per place 69% 31%
Sheep Dip Lane Academy Graded · no overall grade2024 1.6 applications per place 76% 52%
Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy Standards maintained2025 1.6 applications per place 72% 23%
Green Top 2026 1.6 applications per place 53% 22%
Conisbrough Ivanhoe Primary Academy Graded · no overall grade2025 1.6 applications per place 40% 34%
Hill Top Academy Outstanding2024 1.6 applications per place 78% 30%
St Oswald's CofE Academy Faith Graded · no overall grade2025 1.6 applications per place 77% 7%
Askern Moss Road Infant Academy Good2023 1.6 applications per place – 33%
Town Field Primary School 2026 1.6 applications per place 58% 28%
Edlington Victoria Academy Improved significantly2025 1.5 applications per place 76% 53%
Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School Remains Good2024 1.5 applications per place – 11%
Bentley High Street Primary School Graded · no overall grade2024 1.5 applications per place 78% 39%
Richmond Hill Primary Academy 2026 1.5 applications per place 74% 10%
Adwick Primary School Good2019 1.5 applications per place 79% 24%
Thorne King Edward Primary School Good2024 1.5 applications per place 56% 32%
Highwoods Academy 2026 1.5 applications per place 67% 51%
Hooton Pagnell All Saints Church of England Primary School Faith Good2022 1.5small intake applications per place 80% 6%
Carr Lodge Academy Remains Good · improving2024 1.5 applications per place 67% 17%
Hatchell Wood Primary Academy Good2022 1.5 applications per place 38% 26%
Hexthorpe Primary School Good2023 1.5 applications per place 21% 58%
Rowena Academy Graded · no overall grade2024 1.5 applications per place – 37%
Travis St Lawrence Church of England Primary School Faith 2026 1.5 applications per place 56% 14%
Kirk Sandall Infant School Good2024 1.5 applications per place – 13%
Stainforth Kirton Lane Primary School Remains Good2024 1.5 applications per place 38% 46%
Hawthorn Primary School Good2024 1.5 applications per place 55% 43%
Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy Good2022 1.4 applications per place – 30%
Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy Improved significantly2024 1.4 applications per place 74% 20%
Grange Lane Infant Academy Outstanding2023 1.4 applications per place – 35%
Marshland Primary Academy Good2023 1.4 applications per place 76% 38%
New Pastures Primary School Good2024 1.4 applications per place 48% 36%
Sprotbrough Orchard Infant School Good2022 1.4 applications per place – 3%
Outwood Primary Academy Woodlands Good2024 1.4 applications per place 66% 50%
Woodfield Primary School Graded · no overall grade2025 1.4 applications per place 63% 36%
Plover Primary School Graded · no overall grade2024 1.3 applications per place 65% 39%
Arksey Primary School 2026 1.3small intake applications per place – 18%
Barnburgh Primary Academy Not yet inspected 1.3 applications per place 69% 12%
Kingfisher Primary Academy Standards maintained2025 1.3 applications per place 77% 34%
Windhill Primary School Good2022 1.3 applications per place 72% 41%
The Mallard Academy Special measures Graded · no overall grade2024 1.3 applications per place – 41%
Owston Park Primary Academy Good2023 1.2 applications per place 49% 34%
Atlas Academy Graded · no overall grade2024 1.2 applications per place 39% 47%
Toll Bar Primary School Graded · no overall grade2025 1.2 applications per place 62% 70%
Norton Infant School Remains Good · improving2023 1.2 applications per place – 10%
St Alban's Catholic Primary and Nursery School Faith Graded · no overall grade2025 1.2 applications per place 58% 29%
Kirkby Avenue Primary School Graded · no overall grade2025 1.1 applications per place 61% 32%
West Road Primary Academy Graded · no overall grade2025 1.1 applications per place 63% 39%
Long Toft Primary School Good2022 1.1 applications per place 53% 53%
Highfields Primary Academy Good2022 1.0small intake applications per place 67% 67%
Copley Junior School 2026 no data 74% 9%
Kirk Sandall Junior School 2026 no data 73% 21%
Morley Place Academy 2026 no data 77% 50%
New College Doncaster Not yet inspected no data – 0%
Norton Junior School Good2023 no data 56% 19%
Pheasant Bank Academy Remains Good · improving2024 no data 75% 45%
Scawsby Junior Academy Graded · no overall grade2025 no data 61% 18%
Spa Academy Askern 2026 no data 61% 51%

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS2 results, Ofsted. FSM: free school meals.

Special schools and other provision

10 schools