Best primary schools in Doncaster
Doncaster schools vary sharply by patch; avoid borough-level shortcuts. This ranking covers 98 primary schools in the Doncaster local authority. Postcode area DN9 has the highest average school score (66.6 across 3 schools), while DN1 sits at the lower end (24.7). 95% of ranked Doncaster primary schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 primary schools in Doncaster on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the Doncaster comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
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Positions 11–30 in the Doncaster ranking.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Hooton Pagnell All Saints Church of England Primary School | 78.9 | Good | Primary |
| 12 | Castle Academy | 78.6 | Good | Primary |
| 13 | Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy | 78.4 | Good | Primary |
| 14 | Hatfield Woodhouse Primary School | 77.3 | Good | Primary |
| 15 | Willow Primary School | 76.7 | Good | Primary |
| 16 | Windhill Primary School | 76.3 | Good | Primary |
| 17 | Edlington Victoria Academy | 75.9 | Good | Primary |
| 18 | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington | 73.5 | Good | Primary |
| 19 | Auckley Primary Academy | 73.4 | Good | Primary |
| 20 | Norton Junior School | 71.7 | Good | Primary |
| 21 | Adwick Primary School | 71.6 | Good | Primary |
| 22 | Barnby Dun Primary Academy | 70.2 | Good | Primary |
| 23 | Bawtry Mayflower Primary School | 69 | Good | Primary |
| 24 | Bessacarr Primary | 67.8 | Good | Primary |
| 25 | Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy | 67.4 | Good | Primary |
| 26 | Intake Primary Academy | 66.9 | Good | Primary |
| 27 | Dunsville Primary School | 66.5 | Good | Primary |
| 28 | Branton St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary School | 66.5 | Good | Primary |
| 29 | Warmsworth Primary School | 66.3 | Good | Primary |
| 30 | Montagu Academy | 66.2 | Good | Primary |
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Questions about primary schools in Doncaster
What is the best primary school in Doncaster?
Hill Top Academy is the top-ranked primary school in Doncaster (LocaleIQ score 96.7 out of 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 78% · higher 24%. The score combines Ofsted outcome, KS2 expected and higher standards, and cohort-weighted percentile ranks within the Doncaster primary pool.
What is the best secondary school in Doncaster?
Hungerhill School tops the Doncaster secondary school ranking (LocaleIQ 77.5). Ofsted: Outstanding. Attainment 8 49.2. See the full secondary school ranking for Doncaster for the complete list.
Which primary schools in Doncaster have the best KS2 results?
KS2 results measure the percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths (expected standard) and the percentage achieving well above average (higher standard). Top performers in Doncaster: Hill Top Academy (KS2 expected 78%, higher 24%); Bentley High Street Primary School (KS2 expected 78%, higher 8%); Crookesbroom Primary Academy (KS2 expected 84%, higher 16%). KS2 results are one of the inputs in the LocaleIQ primary school score alongside Ofsted outcome.
Which primary schools in Doncaster are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
4 primary schools in the Doncaster ranking hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating: Hill Top Academy, Bentley High Street Primary School, Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Grange Lane Infant Academy. Outstanding means Ofsted judged the school exceptional in all inspection areas. LocaleIQ weighs DfE performance data alongside Ofsted, so a Good-rated school can still rank highly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Doncaster?
This ranking covers 98 primary schools in the Doncaster comparison pool. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Which area of Doncaster has the best primary schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, DN9 has the strongest cluster — 66.6 average across 3 ranked primary schools. DN1 sits at the lower end (24.7 average). Doncaster schools vary sharply by patch; avoid borough-level shortcuts. Postcode averages mask individual variation — always review each school's full profile.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.