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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Doncaster Council Area

Schools across the Doncaster council area. Explore 21 secondary schools in Doncaster Council Area. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Hill House School, Hungerhill School, and The Hayfield School. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Doncaster Council Area

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Doncaster Council Area45%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Doncaster Council Area44.1

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Doncaster Council Area25%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Doncaster Council Area3.7

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Doncaster Council Area7.2/10

England7.4/10

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Doncaster Council Area

45%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Doncaster Council Area

44.1vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Doncaster Council Area

25%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Doncaster Council Area

3.7vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Doncaster Council Area

7.2/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Doncaster Council Area

Showing 1-20 of 21 schools

Hill House School
Auckley
Hungerhill School
Edenthorpe
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The Hayfield School
Auckley
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De Warenne Academy
Conisbrough
Sir Thomas Wharton Academy
Edlington
Rossington All Saints Academy
Rossington
Hall Cross Academy
Belle Vue
Don Valley Academy
Scawthorpe
Ridgewood School
Scawsby
The Laurel Academy
Mexborough
Ash Hill Academy
Hatfield
XP School
Woodlands
Outwood Academy Danum
Intake
The McAuley Catholic High School
Cantley
Campsmount Academy
Norton
Outwood Academy Adwick
Woodlands
Trinity Academy
Thorne
Astrea Academy Woodfields
Balby
XP East
Balby
Armthorpe Academy
Armthorpe

All 21 secondary schools in Doncaster Council Area