Schools across Doncaster
Local authority · 145 schools across 6 towns
145
98 primary · 20 secondary
49,424
88% capacity used
52
4 outstanding · 48 good
56,361
6,937 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
72.0%
KS2 Maths
72.5%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
3,628 spare places
Secondary Schools
1,479 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
6.0%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
16.1%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
125
2024/25
Absence trend across Doncaster schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
85%
Plans Issued
456
Assessment Requests
795
Tribunal Cases
2
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
97
Lodged
(2.1%)
55
Heard
17
Successful
(31%)
Primary (infant classes)
44
Lodged
(1.2%)
25
Heard
6
Successful
(24%)
Secondary
307
Lodged
(6.9%)
212
Heard
44
Successful
(21%)
Total
404
Lodged
(4.5%)
267
Heard
61
Successful
(23%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.