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.

Doncaster has 98 primary schools, of which 8 (8%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 84 rated Good — 94% of primary schools in Doncaster are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Grange Lane Infant Academy currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Doncaster follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

98
Total schools
8
Outstanding
8%
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
🥈 Hill Top Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
🥉 Southfield Primary
Primary
 Good 87 View school
4. Crookesbroom Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 82 View school
5. Intake Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 81 View school
6. Arksey Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
7. Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
8. Sprotbrough Orchard Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
9. Kirk Sandall Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
10. Hooton Pagnell All Saints Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
11. Askern Moss Road Infant Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
12. Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
13. Norton Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
14. Tornedale Infant Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
15. Auckley Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
16. Hatfield Woodhouse Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
17. Willow Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
18. Adwick Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
19. Morley Place Academy
Primary
 Good 79 View school
20. Kingfisher Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 79 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 8 (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 schools in Doncaster are rated Outstanding and 86% 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.