Best secondary schools in Doncaster
Doncaster schools vary sharply by patch; avoid borough-level shortcuts. This ranking covers 20 secondary schools in the Doncaster local authority. Postcode area DN1 has the highest average school score (59.8 across 2 schools), while DN4 sits at the lower end (23.6). 90% of ranked Doncaster secondary schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 secondary 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 11–20 in the Doncaster ranking.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Trinity Academy | 42.9 | Good | Secondary |
| 12 | XP School | 40.9 | Good | Secondary |
| 13 | Campsmount Academy | 39.4 | Good | Secondary |
| 14 | The McAuley Catholic High School | 38.6 | Good | Secondary |
| 15 | Rossington All Saints Academy | 27.5 | Good | Secondary |
| 16 | Ash Hill Academy | 26.3 | Good | Secondary |
| 17 | Outwood Academy Danum | 25.5 | Good | Secondary |
| 18 | XP East | 15.7 | Requires improvement | Secondary |
| 19 | Astrea Academy Woodfields | 14.2 | Good | Secondary |
| 20 | Armthorpe Academy | 6.8 | Requires improvement | Secondary |
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Questions about secondary schools in Doncaster
What is the best secondary school in Doncaster?
Hungerhill School is the top-ranked secondary school in Doncaster (LocaleIQ score 77.5 out of 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. Attainment 8 49.2. The score combines Ofsted outcome, Progress 8 and Attainment 8, and cohort-weighted percentile ranks within the Doncaster secondary pool.
What is the best primary school in Doncaster?
Hill Top Academy tops the Doncaster primary school ranking (LocaleIQ 96.7). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 78% · higher 24%. See the full primary school ranking for Doncaster for the complete list.
Which secondary schools in Doncaster have the best GCSE results?
Attainment 8 measures average GCSE grades across eight subjects; Progress 8 compares actual grades against predictions based on KS2 — a positive figure means pupils outperformed expectations. Top performers in Doncaster: Hungerhill School (Attainment 8 49.2); Ridgewood School (Attainment 8 49.5); The Hayfield School (Attainment 8 52.6). Both metrics feed into the LocaleIQ secondary school score.
Which secondary schools in Doncaster are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
1 secondary school in the Doncaster ranking hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating: 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.
How many secondary schools are ranked in Doncaster?
This ranking covers 20 secondary 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 secondary schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, DN1 has the strongest cluster — 59.8 average across 2 ranked secondary schools. DN4 sits at the lower end (23.6 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.