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.

Doncaster has 20 secondary schools, of which 1 (5%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 17 rated Good — 90% of secondary schools in Doncaster are rated Good or Outstanding overall. The Hayfield School 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.

20
Total schools
1
Outstanding
5%
Outstanding rate
64.5%
Avg KS2 SATs
40.7
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 The Hayfield School
Secondary
 Good 68 View school
🥈 The Laurel Academy
Secondary
 Good 65 View school
🥉 Ridgewood School
Secondary
 Good 64 View school
4. De Warenne Academy
Secondary
 Good 64 View school
5. Doncaster UTC
Secondary
 Good 63 View school
6. Don Valley Academy
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
7. Hall Cross Academy
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
8. Rossington All Saints Academy
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
9. Ash Hill Academy
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
10. Outwood Academy Adwick
Secondary
 Good 57 View school
11. Sir Thomas Wharton Academy
Secondary
 Good 56 View school
12. Outwood Academy Danum
Secondary
 Good 56 View school
13. The McAuley Catholic High School
Secondary
 Good 56 View school
14. Trinity Academy
Secondary
 Good 55 View school
15. Campsmount Academy
Secondary
 Good 54 View school
16. XP School
Secondary
 Good 52 View school
17. Hungerhill School
Secondary
 Outstanding 49 View school
18. Astrea Academy Woodfields
Secondary
 Good 48 View school
19. Armthorpe Academy
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 42 View school
20. XP East
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 39 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 1 (5%) 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 The Hayfield 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?
5% of secondary schools in Doncaster are rated Outstanding and 85% 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.