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Schools near DN5

Doncaster, Doncaster · ranked for your family, with the reasons

15 state primary schools within 2 miles and 13 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of DN5, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown.

iWhere the middle is

How it is worked outThe middle of DN5 is the average position of the 25 schools and nurseries we hold in it.

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  • Distances are as the crow flies.
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State primary schools near DN5

15 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of DN5, ranked by what matters to you.

  1. Rosedale Primary School

    State primary · Doncaster · 0.28 miles

    84of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.28 miles · results: top 22% in England

    How it scored 84
    • Resultsmatters15.8 of 20 points

      Top 22% of 14,817 state schools in England: 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, February 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters17.2 of 20 points

      0.28 miles from the middle of DN5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.4 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Bentley High Street Primary School

    State primary · Doncaster · 1.1 miles

    78of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 16% in England

    How it scored 78
    • Resultsmatters17 of 20 points

      Top 16% of 14,817 state schools in England: 78% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2024: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters8.5 of 20 points

      1.1 miles from the middle of DN5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School

    State primary · Doncaster · 0.28 miles

    69of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.28 miles · Ofsted: School remains Good (2024)

    How it scored 69
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in May 2024: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters17.2 of 20 points

      0.28 miles from the middle of DN5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 1.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Richmond Hill Primary Academy

    State primary · Doncaster · 1.2 miles

    68of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 24% in England · Ofsted: School remains Good (2022)

    How it scored 68
    • Resultsmatters15.4 of 20 points

      Top 24% of 14,817 state schools in England: 74% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in February 2022: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters7.8 of 20 points

      1.2 miles from the middle of DN5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Highfields Primary Academy

    State primary · Doncaster · 1.3 miles

    68of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2022) · results: top 42% in England

    How it scored 68
    • Resultsmatters11.7 of 20 points

      Top 42% of 14,817 state schools in England: 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, February 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters6.6 of 20 points

      1.3 miles from the middle of DN5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 2.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 17.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy

    State primary · Doncaster · 0.84 miles

    65of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 24% in England · 0.84 miles

    How it scored 65
    • Resultsmatters15.4 of 20 points

      Top 24% of 14,817 state schools in England: 74% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in November 2024: Improved significantly. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters11.6 of 20 points

      0.84 miles from the middle of DN5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 4.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Kirkby Avenue Primary School

    State primary · Doncaster · 0.95 miles

    60of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2025) · 0.95 miles

    How it scored 60
    • Resultsmatters8.3 of 20 points

      Better than 41% of 14,817 state schools in England: 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, June 2025: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters10.5 of 20 points

      0.95 miles from the middle of DN5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 5.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 28.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Primary School

    State primary · Roman Catholic · Doncaster · 1.4 miles

    58of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area expected standard · absence 4.8% (similar schools 5.8%)

    How it scored 58
    • Resultsmatters7.9 of 20 points

      Better than 39% of 14,817 state schools in England: 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, April 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted

    • Distancematters5.5 of 20 points

      1.5 miles from the middle of DN5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. Sprotbrough Orchard Infant School

    State primary · Doncaster · 2.0 miles

    57of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2022) · absence 3.5% (similar schools 4.0%)

    How it scored 57
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters0.1 of 20 points

      2.0 miles from the middle of DN5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.9 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. Scawsby Junior Academy

    State primary · Doncaster · 0.31 miles

    55of 100

    0.31 miles · Ofsted: Good (2025) · results: better than 41% of schools in England

    How it scored 55
    • Resultsmatters8.3 of 20 points

      Better than 41% of 14,817 state schools in England: 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, April 2025: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters16.9 of 20 points

      0.31 miles from the middle of DN5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters10 of 20 points

      We hold no offer figures for Year 3 at this school. It counts at the middle.

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 3.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little2 of 10 points

      Classes average 29.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

State secondary schools near DN5

13 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of DN5, ranked by what matters to you.

  1. Don Valley Academy

    State secondary · Doncaster · 0.60 miles

    78of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.60 miles · results: top 21% in England

    How it scored 78
    • Resultsmatters16 of 20 points

      Top 21% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.42 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in July 2024: School remains Good (Improving). Ofsted

    • Distancematters17.6 of 20 points

      0.60 miles from the middle of DN5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 78.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Hall Cross Academy

    State secondary · Doncaster · 2.2 miles

    66of 100

    Results: top 15% in England · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · 2.2 miles

    How it scored 66
    • Resultsmatters17.2 of 20 points

      Top 15% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.55 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in May 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters11 of 20 points

      2.2 miles from the middle of DN5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 287 of 407. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 2.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little9.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 20.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Outwood Academy Adwick

    State secondary · Doncaster · 2.1 miles

    65of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 2.1 miles

    How it scored 65
    • Resultsmatters7.3 of 20 points

      Better than 36% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.18 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, January 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters11.4 of 20 points

      2.1 miles from the middle of DN5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 10.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 68.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little9.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 20.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. De Warenne Academy

    State secondary · Doncaster · 4.6 miles

    62of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area strong standard · results: top 27% in England

    How it scored 62
    • Resultsmatters14.7 of 20 points

      Top 27% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.31 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, March 2026: its lowest area is strong standard. Ofsted

    • Distancematters1.6 of 20 points

      4.6 miles from the middle of DN5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 9.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 52.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Doncaster UTC

    State secondary · Doncaster · 2.1 miles

    60of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2022) · 2.1 miles · results: top 48% in England

    How it scored 60
    • Resultsmatters10.5 of 20 points

      Top 48% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.03 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, September 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters11.5 of 20 points

      2.1 miles from the middle of DN5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters10 of 20 points

      We hold no offer figures for Year 7 at this school. It counts at the middle.

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 46.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Ridgewood School

    State secondary · Doncaster · 0.38 miles

    58of 100

    0.38 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · classes of 21 on average

    How it scored 58
    • Resultsmatters6.1 of 20 points

      Better than 30% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.26 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, December 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters18.5 of 20 points

      0.38 miles from the middle of DN5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 225 of 239. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 12.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.9 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Astrea Academy Woodfields

    State secondary · Doncaster · 3.0 miles

    54of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 3.0 miles

    How it scored 54
    • Resultsmatters1.6 of 20 points

      Better than 8% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.68 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, May 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters7.9 of 20 points

      3.0 miles from the middle of DN5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 9.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 185.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Hungerhill School

    State secondary · Doncaster · 4.2 miles

    53of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · results: top 21% in England · classes of 24 on average

    How it scored 53
    • Resultsmatters16 of 20 points

      Top 21% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.41 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, December 2024: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters3.3 of 20 points

      4.2 miles from the middle of DN5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 232 of 305. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 35.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. XP School

    State secondary · Doncaster · 2.8 miles

    48of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2023) · 2.8 miles · results: better than 41% of schools in England

    How it scored 48
    • Resultsmatters8.3 of 20 points

      Better than 41% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.12 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, June 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters8.7 of 20 points

      2.8 miles from the middle of DN5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 39 of 125. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 27.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. Outwood Academy Danum

    State secondary · Doncaster · 3.7 miles

    44of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2024) · classes of 21 on average · results: better than 37% of schools in England

    How it scored 44
    • Resultsmatters7.5 of 20 points

      Better than 37% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.17 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, May 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters5.2 of 20 points

      3.7 miles from the middle of DN5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 117 of 118. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 9.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 115.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little9.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

How the ranking works. Each school scores out of 100: each thing you care about scores it from 0 to 1 on a published figure, weighted by how much you said it matters, and the points under each school add up to its score. A figure we don't hold counts at the middle and the school says so.

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