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Facts About Doncaster Schools
  • 49,051 pupils are attending 140 schools in Doncaster in 2024/25. This includes 127 state funded and 2 independent schools.
  • The top ranked schools in Doncaster are Atlas Academy, Hexthorpe Primary School, and Lakeside Primary Academy. Rank is based on a overall Snobe grade.
  • In Doncaster schools, 5.28% of pupils strong pass in reading, writing & maths versus the england average of 7.4%.
  • 27.4% of pupils in Doncaster achieved 5 or more grades in GCSEs 2023 as compared with england average of 29.96%.

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Top 5 Secondary Schools

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  • Hungerhill School
    Hungerhill School
    • Ofsted: Outstanding
    • ASnobe Grade
    • Age 11-16
    • 1172 students
    • 5+ at GCSE: 53%
    • Entering EBacc: 47%
  • The Hayfield School
    The Hayfield School
    • Ofsted: Good
    • B-Snobe Grade
    • Age 11-16
    • 1061 students
    • 5+ at GCSE: 64%
    • Entering EBacc: 14%
  • XP School
    XP School
    • Ofsted: Good
    • B-Snobe Grade
    • Age 11-19
    • 245 students
    • 5+ at GCSE: 43%
    • Entering EBacc: 51%
  • Don Valley Academy
    Don Valley Academy
    • Ofsted: Good
    • B-Snobe Grade
    • Age 11-16
    • 1099 students
    • 5+ at GCSE: 47%
    • Entering EBacc: 56%
  • Trinity Academy
    Trinity Academy
    • Ofsted: Good
    • B-Snobe Grade
    • Age 11-18
    • 1245 students
    • 5+ at GCSE: 30%
    • Entering EBacc: 19%

2 Private Schools

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Doncaster Admissions

To apply for your child's admission, visit https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/schools/school-admissions

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Sep 01, 2023

Star of application process

Doncaster start accepting application for admissions. Parents can start applying for a school online at https://fis.doncaster.gov.uk/Synergy/Parents/default.aspx

2

Jan 15, 2024

End of application process

The closing date for applications. Doncaster will class any application or change you make after this date as late.

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Apr 16, 2024

Offer day

Emails to residents who applied online will be sent.

Letters to residents who applied using a paper application form will be sent.

Doncaster Holiday

Title Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term Holidays 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 31st Mar 2025 - 11th Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

Doncaster Term Dates

Title Term Dates
Autumn Term 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 30th Mar 2025
Summer Term 12th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025

Students in Doncaster

By phase of education

  • Primary
    27,904
  • Secondary
    21,147
  • Special
    3,239
  • 49,051
    Total students
    25,158 boys23,893 girls
  • € 9400.5 / student
    Expenses Per Student
    England avg.€ 8708.9

Teachers in Doncaster

  • 20 : 1
    Students per teacher
    England Avg. 19 : 1
  • 3,125
    Total teachers
  • 2,063
    Total teacher assistants
  • € 44780.32
    Average Teacher Salary
    England avg. € 44871.19
Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, 6 schools are free in Doncaster. 104.76% of pupils are known to be eligible for free school meals out of 49,051 pupils.

Total 0.48% of schools are currently judged to be good or outstanding by Ofsted in Doncaster. List of ofsted outstanding & good schools:

Hall Cross Academy is Largest school in Doncaster with 1,991 pupils.