Best secondary schools in Doncaster (2026)
Doncaster has 6 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Hall Cross Academy, in the top 36% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 41.1, against 46.1 for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Doncaster has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 36% in England |
Hall Cross Academy Doncaster |
49.1 | 47.8 | 46% | No rating | |
2 Bottom 40% in England |
The McAuley Catholic High School Doncaster · Roman Catholic |
44.3 | 42.5 | 35% | Good | |
3 Bottom 32% in England |
Outwood Academy Danum Doncaster |
41.7 | 42.8 | 43% | Good | |
4 Bottom 29% in England |
XP School Doncaster |
42.0 | 39.8 | 28% | Good | |
5 Bottom 23% in England |
XP East Doncaster |
40.9 | 36.9 | 23% | Requires improvement | |
6 Bottom 10% in England |
Astrea Academy Woodfields Doncaster |
35.2 | 36.8 | 31% | Good |
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What is the best secondary school in Doncaster?
On exam results over the last three years, Hall Cross Academy is the top-ranked secondary school in Doncaster, in the top 36% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.