Mercury College, Doncaster Dn12 4ar
Mercury College is a special school for pupils aged 18 to 25 in Doncaster Dn12 4ar.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Mercury College in detail
Mercury College in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Based in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, and in partnership with its associated residential and supported living services, Mercury College provides specialist further education, support and transition for young people aged 18 to 25 with learning disabilities and intensive specialist support needs."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Who goes there
Mercury College is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
Source: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
No inspection data available
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Approved
Section 41
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Mercury College
Free school transport
Check free transport to Mercury College from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Mercury College is in Doncaster; for families living there:
Apply to Doncaster for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Doncaster Dn12 4ar
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Doncaster Dn12 4ar
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.
Special educational needs provision
Mercury College is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
Source: Get Information about Schools (GIAS), Department for Education.
Questions parents ask about Mercury College
What is the catchment area for Mercury College?
No fixed boundary. When Mercury College is oversubscribed, Doncaster allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Does Mercury College have specialist SEN provision?
Mercury College is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
How do I apply to Mercury College?
Apply through Doncaster's coordinated admissions process, naming Mercury College 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.
Where is Mercury College?
Mercury College is at Tickhill Square, Denaby, Doncaster Dn12 4ar.