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30 nearest schools to DN2 6AY
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doncaster School for Deaf Children 41 pupils | Non-maintained special school | 4–19 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| Lakeside Primary Academy 379 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School 204 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Intake Primary Academy 269 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Town Field Primary School 464 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Hall Cross Academy 2,039 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| XP School 246 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Waterside School 39 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–17 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| XP East 273 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Requires improvement Report | 0.7 mi |
| Doncaster UTC 770 pupils | Secondary | 13–19 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Plover Primary School 408 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School 215 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Atlas Academy 423 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Sandringham Primary School 433 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Park Primary School 416 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Bessacarr Primary 462 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Heatherwood School 99 pupils | Academy special converter | 3–19 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Hawthorn Primary School 231 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School 243 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Kingfisher Primary Academy 432 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Outwood Academy Danum 1,083 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Balby Central Primary Academy 448 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Willow Primary School 417 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| St Wilfrid's Academy, Doncaster 8 pupils | Free schools alternative provision | 5–19 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Hexthorpe Primary School 439 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.9 mi |
| Astrea Academy Woodfields 662 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.9 mi |
| Kirkby Avenue Primary School 347 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Woodfield Primary School 402 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| Carr Lodge Academy 448 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.2 mi |
| The McAuley Catholic High School 1,431 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 2.2 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single grade. Distances are straight-line, and catchment areas are set by the council or school.
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Choosing a school: what the list can and can't tell you
The finder lists the schools closest to a postcode as the crow flies, with their type, age range, number of pupils and latest Ofsted outcome. It's a good starting point, but distance alone doesn't decide who gets a place.
Catchment areas and admissions. Every school has admission criteria, set by the council for community schools and by the school itself for academies, free schools and faith schools. Most give priority to looked-after children and siblings, then to distance, but some use catchment maps, faith or aptitude. Last year's "furthest distance offered" figure, which most councils publish, is far more useful than a straight-line distance.
Ofsted ratings. Older reports give a single grade from Outstanding to Inadequate. Ofsted has since moved to report cards that grade several areas separately, so a recently inspected school may read differently. Check the date too: a grade from many years ago may not reflect the school today.
Before you buy for a school, check the council's admissions booklet for the year you'll apply, visit on an open day, and look at the school's own website for its results and oversubscription criteria. Homes in sought-after catchments often sell at a premium, so it's worth being sure.