Best schools in Doncaster
Doncaster schools vary sharply by patch; avoid borough-level shortcuts. This ranking covers 118 schools in the Doncaster local authority. Postcode area DN9 has the highest average school score (65.7 across 4 schools), while DN4 sits at the lower end (35.5). 94% of ranked Doncaster schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 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 | Hungerhill School | 77.5 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 15 | Hatfield Woodhouse Primary School | 77.3 | Good | Primary |
| 16 | Willow Primary School | 76.7 | Good | Primary |
| 17 | Windhill Primary School | 76.3 | Good | Primary |
| 18 | Edlington Victoria Academy | 75.9 | Good | Primary |
| 19 | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington | 73.5 | Good | Primary |
| 20 | Auckley Primary Academy | 73.4 | Good | Primary |
| 21 | Norton Junior School | 71.7 | Good | Primary |
| 22 | Adwick Primary School | 71.6 | Good | Primary |
| 23 | Barnby Dun Primary Academy | 70.2 | Good | Primary |
| 24 | Bawtry Mayflower Primary School | 69 | Good | Primary |
| 25 | Bessacarr Primary | 67.8 | Good | Primary |
| 26 | Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy | 67.4 | Good | Primary |
| 27 | Intake Primary Academy | 66.9 | Good | Primary |
| 28 | Dunsville Primary School | 66.5 | Good | Primary |
| 29 | Branton St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary School | 66.5 | Good | Primary |
| 30 | Warmsworth Primary School | 66.3 | Good | Primary |
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Questions about schools in Doncaster
What is the best school in Doncaster?
Hill Top Academy is the top-ranked school in Doncaster overall (LocaleIQ score 96.7 out of 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 78% · higher 24%. Primary and secondary schools are scored on separate metrics and peer pools — use the phase tabs above to compare like for like.
What is the best primary school in Doncaster?
Hill Top Academy leads the Doncaster primary school ranking (LocaleIQ 96.7). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 78% · higher 24%. The Primary tab above shows the full ranked list of Doncaster primary schools.
What is the best secondary school in Doncaster?
Hungerhill School leads the Doncaster secondary school ranking (LocaleIQ 77.5). Ofsted: Outstanding. Attainment 8 49.2. The Secondary tab above shows the full ranked list of Doncaster secondary schools.
Which schools in Doncaster are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
5 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, Hungerhill School. 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.
Which area of Doncaster has the best schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, DN9 has the strongest cluster — 65.7 average across 4 ranked schools. DN4 sits at the lower end (35.5 average). Doncaster schools vary sharply by patch; avoid borough-level shortcuts. Postcode averages mask individual variation — always review each school's full profile.
How many schools are ranked in Doncaster?
This ranking covers 118 schools (primary and secondary) in the Doncaster comparison pool. Use the Primary or Secondary tabs for phase-specific rankings. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.