Doncaster School for Deaf Children, Doncaster
Doncaster School for Deaf Children is a special school for pupils aged 4 to 19 in Doncaster. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in September 2023 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Doncaster School for Deaf Children in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Doncaster School for Deaf Children are Yorkshire Rose College (under 0.1 miles, Good); Waterside School (0.8 miles, Good); Harrison College (1.1 miles); and Heatherwood School (1.3 miles, Outstanding).
Yorkshire Rose CollegeWaterside SchoolHarrison CollegeHeatherwood School
Where pupils go next
Of the 10 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 100% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 40% to a further education college.
Who goes there
53.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 41.5% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
Almost every pupil at Doncaster School for Deaf Children has an education, health and care plan (39 of 41 in 2026). The most common need among them is hearing impairment.
Doncaster School for Deaf Children provides for pupils with hearing impairment.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Doncaster Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bennetthorpe/Leger Way (adjacent), 150 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 691 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Doncaster (131), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Doncaster School for Deaf Children issued 6 suspensions, 16.7 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 · 3 years agoThis judgement is from January 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its January 2015 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
53.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
Hearing
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Doncaster School for Deaf Children
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 38
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 9
- Children hurt
- 7
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 38 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 29 slight.
7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 6 in a vehicle or otherwise.
7 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
37%
Available places
41 pupils
112 places
71 spare places
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(10)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
2
SEN Support
39
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Doncaster School for Deaf Children provides for pupils with hearing impairment.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
41
Total Pupils
23
Boys
18
Girls
2026 academic year
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.6%
Overall absence
16.7%
Persistent absence
30
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
Doncaster School for Deaf Children
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Questions parents ask about Doncaster School for Deaf Children
What are GCSE results like at Doncaster School for Deaf Children?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Doncaster School for Deaf Children achieved an Attainment 8 score of 15.8. 13% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Doncaster School for Deaf Children's Ofsted rating?
Doncaster School for Deaf Children's most recent Ofsted inspection, in September 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Doncaster School for Deaf Children?
No fixed boundary. When Doncaster School for Deaf Children is oversubscribed, Doncaster allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Doncaster School for Deaf Children?
Doncaster School for Deaf Children has around 41 pupils on roll. 54% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Doncaster School for Deaf Children have specialist SEN provision?
Doncaster School for Deaf Children provides for pupils with hearing impairment.
What is attendance like at Doncaster School for Deaf Children?
6.6% of sessions were missed at Doncaster School for Deaf Children in 2024/25. 16.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Doncaster School for Deaf Children?
Apply through Doncaster's coordinated admissions process, naming Doncaster School for Deaf Children 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.
How many road collisions happen near Doncaster School for Deaf Children?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 38 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 29 slight. 7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 6 in a vehicle or otherwise. 7 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 Doncaster School for Deaf Children?
Doncaster School for Deaf Children is at Leger Way, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 6AY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)