Best Secondary Schools in Doncaster 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 20 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
🥇	Hungerhill School Secondary	Outstanding	65	View school
🥈	The Hayfield School Secondary	Good	63	View school
🥉	XP School Secondary	Outstanding	62	View school
4.	Hall Cross Academy Secondary	Good	59	View school
5.	Doncaster UTC Secondary	Good	53	View school
6.	Rossington All Saints Academy Secondary	Good	51	View school
7.	Ridgewood School Secondary	Requires Improvement	48	View school
8.	XP East Secondary	Requires Improvement	47	View school
9.	Don Valley Academy Secondary	Good	46	View school
10.	Campsmount Academy Secondary	Good	46	View school
11.	Ash Hill Academy Secondary	Good	45	View school
12.	Outwood Academy Danum Secondary	Good	45	View school
13.	Armthorpe Academy Secondary	Good	44	View school
14.	Trinity Academy Secondary	Requires Improvement	44	View school
15.	The McAuley Catholic High School Secondary	Requires Improvement	43	View school
16.	De Warenne Academy Secondary	Requires Improvement	41	View school
17.	Sir Thomas Wharton Academy Secondary	Inadequate	34	View school
18.	Outwood Academy Adwick Secondary	Requires Improvement	32	View school
19.	The Laurel Academy Secondary	Inadequate	32	View school
20.	Astrea Academy Woodfields Secondary	Inadequate	21	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Doncaster?

There are 20 secondary schools in Doncaster, of which 2 (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 Hungerhill School. 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 secondary schools in Doncaster are rated Outstanding and 45% 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.