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Doncaster School for the Deaf
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Doncaster School for the Deaf
- All-through
- Doncaster DN2 6AY
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: High-quality teaching accelerates the progress of current pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, respectful, courteous, and welcoming.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Staff provide additional support, including BSL training.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers plan exciting activities and use high-quality resources.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: High-quality teaching reflects in improved pupil attainment.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Skilled and motivated staff team; high expectations.
Communication with Parents: Parents feel their children are safe; positive school culture.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders ensure effective safeguarding measures are in place.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders have successfully addressed areas for improvement.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Effective safeguarding; pupils learn about safety and risks.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils behave well and find staff supportive.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: School environment is secure and well-maintained.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Varied enrichment opportunities prepare pupils for life.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Enrichment experiences help in dealing with life outside school.
Outdoor Facilities: Exciting opportunities for outdoor play and exploration.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Secondary curriculum is flexible and meets individual needs.
Support for SEND: Staff provide close and effective guidance, including BSL.
Subjects Offered: Primary curriculum includes deaf studies; secondary is broad and flexible.
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About Us
Doncaster School for the Deaf is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 40 students from age 4-19 yr.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools |
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 4-19 | 5-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | 6.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 27.4% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 41.37% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 17.87% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 6.97% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 10.83% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.56 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 83.71% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 3 | 131 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 74.04% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 27.13% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 17.46% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 16.63% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13.08% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.21% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 5.29% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 28.38% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 42.14% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 14.48% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 7% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 9.62% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.59 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 76.13% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 5 | 127 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 70.63% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 30.17% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 20.13% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 14.75% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.46% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.42% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.25% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 27.71% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 45.21% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 19.38% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 6.79% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 10.54% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.86 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 83% | 94.13% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 6 | 157 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 83.5% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 43.44% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 29.75% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.19% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 83% | 8% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 5.44% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 5.13% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 4.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 26.17% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 40.43% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 13.39% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 5.39% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 8.35% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.17 | 2.6 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 93.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 164 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 75.21% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 30.36% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 38.14% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.29% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.71% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 7% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.79% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 8.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 29% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 42.55% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 17.68% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.5% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 86.4% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 2 | 164 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 75.93% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33.6% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 41.2% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.47% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.73% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 10% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.67% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | 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 |
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