Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Doncaster 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 145 schools across Doncaster. Updated with 2025–26 data.

145

Total schools

Outstanding

Outstanding rate

64.5%

Avg KS2 SATs

40.7

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Grange Lane Infant Academy Primary	Outstanding	95	View school
🥈	Heatherwood School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
🥉	More Than Ed Independent School Not applicable	—	95	View school
4.	Journey Education Group Not applicable	—	95	View school
5.	Hill Top Academy Primary	Outstanding	87	View school
6.	Southfield Primary Primary	Good	87	View school
7.	Crookesbroom Primary Academy Primary	Good	82	View school
8.	Intake Primary Academy Primary	Good	81	View school
9.	Arksey Primary School Primary	Good	80	View school
10.	Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School Primary	Good	80	View school
11.	Sprotbrough Orchard Infant School Primary	Good	80	View school
12.	Doncaster School for the Deaf Not applicable	Good	80	View school
13.	Maple Medical PRU Not applicable	Good	80	View school
14.	Kirk Sandall Infant School Primary	Good	80	View school
15.	St Wilfrid's Academy, Doncaster Not applicable	Good	80	View school
16.	Pennine View School Not applicable	Good	80	View school
17.	Hooton Pagnell All Saints Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	80	View school
18.	Askern Moss Road Infant Academy Primary	Good	80	View school
19.	Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy Primary	Good	80	View school
20.	Norton Infant School Primary	Good	80	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Doncaster?

There are 145 primary & secondary schools in Doncaster, of which 11 (8%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Doncaster?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Doncaster is Grange Lane Infant Academy. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Doncaster?

Primary and secondary school applications in Doncaster are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Doncaster council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Doncaster?

8% of primary & secondary schools in Doncaster are rated Outstanding and 77% are rated Good. 61.4% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.