Coppice School, Doncaster
Coppice School is a special school for pupils aged 3 to 19 in Doncaster, part of Nexus Multi Academy Trust.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Coppice School in detail
Coppice School in its own words
In its own words: "Coppice School is a specialist setting which educates 166 children and young people from ages 3 to 19. We are a School for pupils with Severe Learning Disabilities (SLD) Whilst this gives a brief overview of the basics of Coppice School, we are much more that."
From the headteacher's welcome: "We have tried to give you an insight into our wonderful school by creating pages that tell you a little bit about what we do, what we believe in and how we can support our children and their families. Unfortunately, a few web pages don't really tell the full story and we welcome anyone who wishes to visit our school."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Coppice School are Thorneberry School (2.9 miles); Fieldgate School (3.2 miles, Good); Bader Academy (3.3 miles, Requires improvement); and Heatherwood School (4.3 miles, Outstanding).
Thorneberry SchoolFieldgate SchoolBader AcademyHeatherwood School
The trust
Coppice School is one of 23 schools run by Nexus Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 11 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 100% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 9% to a further education college.
Who goes there
42.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14.4% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
Almost every pupil at Coppice School has an education, health and care plan (164 of 167 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
Coppice School provides for pupils with autism, social, emotional and mental health needs and severe learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Hatfield & Stainforth Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ash Hill Road/Crookes Broom Avenue (opposite), 50 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Coppice School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Coppice School issued 10 suspensions, 6 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoCoppice School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in December 2019. Before that, as Coppice School (URN 135546), it was rated Good in January 2013.
At a Glance
42.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
Autism, SEMH, SLD
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Coppice School
Before and after school care
Coppice School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Doncaster
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Coppice School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Coppice School is in Doncaster; for families living there:
Apply to Doncaster for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 12
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 7
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 12 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 5 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Doncaster is 10 (the median across 143 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
109%
Over capacity
167 pupils
153 places
14 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Doncaster
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Doncaster
Across Doncaster council
Places available
3,913
Applications
3,506
Got 1st preference
89.9%
Got preferred school
97.4%
All secondary applications across Doncaster council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
3
SEN Support
164
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Coppice School provides for pupils with autism, social, emotional and mental health needs and severe learning difficulties.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
167
Total Pupils
133
Boys
34
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
22
Teachers
7.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,511
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
11.1%
Overall absence
27.7%
Persistent absence
141
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Coppice School
Questions parents ask about Coppice School
What are SATs results like at Coppice School?
Of the pupils at Coppice School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 0% reached the expected standard in reading and 0% did so in maths.
What is Coppice School's Ofsted rating?
Coppice School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in December 2019. Before that, as Coppice School (URN 135546), it was rated Good in January 2013.
What is the catchment area for Coppice School?
No fixed boundary. When Coppice School is oversubscribed, Doncaster allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Coppice School?
Coppice School has around 167 pupils on roll. 43% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Coppice School have specialist SEN provision?
Coppice School provides for pupils with autism, social, emotional and mental health needs and severe learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at Coppice School?
11.1% of sessions were missed at Coppice School in 2024/25. 27.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Coppice School?
Apply through Doncaster's coordinated admissions process, naming Coppice School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does Coppice School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Coppice School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school.
How many road collisions happen near Coppice School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 12 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 5 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Doncaster is 10 (the median across 143 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Coppice School?
Coppice School is at Ash Hill Road, Hatfield, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN7 6JH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)