Best Primary Schools in Doncaster 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 98 schools across Doncaster. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

10%

Outstanding rate

64.5%

Avg KS2 SATs

40.7

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	St Oswald's CofE Academy Primary	Outstanding	76	View school
🥈	Hill Top Academy Primary	Outstanding	76	View school
🥉	Edlington Victoria Academy Primary	Good	71	View school
4.	Warmsworth Primary School Primary	Outstanding	71	View school
5.	Castle Academy Primary	Good	70	View school
6.	Tickhill Estfeld Primary School Primary	Outstanding	69	View school
7.	Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy Primary	Good	69	View school
8.	Copley Junior School Primary	Good	69	View school
9.	Southfield Primary Primary	Good	69	View school
10.	Barnburgh Primary Academy Primary	Good	68	View school
11.	Thorne King Edward Primary School Primary	Outstanding	68	View school
12.	Crookesbroom Primary Academy Primary	Good	68	View school
13.	Barnby Dun Primary Academy Primary	Good	67	View school
14.	Windhill Primary School Primary	Good	66	View school
15.	Intake Primary Academy Primary	Good	66	View school
16.	St Joseph's School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy Primary	Good	66	View school
17.	Denaby Main Primary Academy Primary	Requires Improvement	66	View school
18.	Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	66	View school
19.	Bentley High Street Primary School Primary	Good	65	View school
20.	Kirkby Avenue Primary School Primary	Outstanding	64	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Doncaster?

There are 98 primary schools in Doncaster, of which 10 (10%) 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 St Oswald's CofE 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?

10% of primary schools in Doncaster are rated Outstanding and 59% 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.