The Levett School, Doncaster
The Levett School is a pru school for pupils aged 5 to 16 in Doncaster. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2022. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2025 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2022)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
The Levett School in detail
The Levett School in its own words
In its own words: "The Levett School is a safe and welcoming environment that offers places to pupils with a variety of needs. Our aim is to provide a curriculum and provision that is nurturing, engaging and puts the needs of the child at the heart of the curriculum."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Who goes there
61.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 15.4% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 1 pupils (7.7%) received SEN support and 10 (76.9%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Doncaster Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Melton Road/Challenger Drive (adjacent), 60 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The Levett School excels at creating a happy, supportive environment where pupils with different needs thrive. Staff work closely with families to understand each pupil and provide tailored support. The school goes beyond the classroom with enriching trips and activities that help pupils understand the wider world and develop strong social skills.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on pupil wellbeing and happiness with caring staff providing personal and academic support
- Effective identification and support for pupils with SEND, with a broad accessible curriculum
- Daily reading support and rich reading offer helping all pupils develop literacy skills
- Well-planned career advice throughout key stages to help pupils make informed choices
- Trips and real-world experiences (theatre visits, nature walks, camping) that bring learning to life
Areas for Improvement
- Key stage 3 curriculum not consistently delivered as intended, meaning some pupils do not secure essential knowledge
- Inconsistent staff application of behaviour management strategies for low-level disruption, which can escalate problems
- Need for clearer guidance to all staff on supporting individual pupils displaying disruptive behaviour
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with school leaders prioritizing pupil safety and wellbeing.
Extracurricular Activities
Theatre visits, park visits, local restaurant visits, overnight camping, nature walks, sports, reading, games, charity fundraising
The Levett School is a pupil referral unit that has improved from its previous 'Requires Improvement' rating. The school cultivates happiness and provides devoted staff support to help pupils reach their potential in a productive learning environment.
At a Glance
61.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby school
Social & online
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. The Levett School is in Doncaster; for families living there:
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 6
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 5 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
2 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
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(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
1
SEN Support
10
EHC Plans
84.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
13
Total Pupils
13
Boys
0
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
1.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,497
Mean salary
2026 data
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Questions parents ask about The Levett School
What is The Levett School's Ofsted rating?
The Levett School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2022, it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for The Levett School?
No fixed boundary. When The Levett School is oversubscribed, Doncaster allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to The Levett School?
The Levett School has around 13 pupils on roll. 62% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to The Levett School?
Apply through Doncaster's coordinated admissions process, naming The Levett 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.
How many road collisions happen near The Levett School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 5 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 2 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 The Levett School?
The Levett School is at Melton Road, Sprotbrough, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 7SB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)