GCSE 2025/26
#2,580 of 3,312
Worse than 77% of schools in England
Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.
Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 6 Jun 2023
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 140964.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Doncaster | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 40.4, worse than England, worse than Doncaster | 45.4 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 52.1%, worse than England, worse than Doncaster | 66.5% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 43.8%, similar to England, worse than Doncaster | 48.9% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 8.3%, worse than England, worse than Doncaster | 12.6% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 47.9%, worse than England, worse than Doncaster | 60.8% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 48 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Average A-level grade | z |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | z |
| A-level progress | z |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 1 |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | z |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 246 |
| Girls | 105 |
| Boys | 141 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 35.4% |
| First language not English | 13% |
| School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery. | 250 |
| Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken. | 1.6% |
| Sixth form places2024/25 | 100 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 71 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 12 |
| Average class size | 24.7 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 12.7 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 9.5 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 19.4 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 6.42 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 10.84 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 18.4 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 17.6 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 0 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 0.8 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Offers made (Year 7)Places offered on national offer day. | 50 |
| Applications (Year 7)Includes every preference parents listed. | 427 |
| First preference applications (Year 7)Families who put this school as their first choice. | 125 |
| First preference offers (Year 7)First-choice applicants who were offered a place. | 39 |
| Applications from another local authority (Year 7) | 8 |
Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Doncaster | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 8.3%, similar to England, similar to Doncaster | 7.8% | 8% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 25.2%, worse than England, worse than Doncaster | 22.5% | 21.6% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 3.5%, similar to England, better than Doncaster | 4.2% | 3.6% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Suspension rate | 27.3% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 18.1% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0% |
| Permanent exclusions | 0 |
Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.
Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 95.8% |
| Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education. | 87.5% |
| Further education | 35.4% |
| Sixth form college | 31.3% |
| School sixth form | 16.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% |
| Employment | 4.2% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 2.1% |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
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| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Secondary | XP East | Free schools | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Jun 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Lakeside Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Apr 2024. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Peter's Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Mar 2015. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Atlas Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 22 Oct 2024. | |
| 0.7 mi | Secondary | Doncaster UTC | University technical college | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Sept 2022. | |
| 0.8 mi | Secondary | Hall Cross Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Apr 2014. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Dec 2018. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Town Field Primary School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 30 Jun 2026. | |
| 1.1 mi | Primary | Balby Central Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Jan 2024. | |
| 1.2 mi | Primary | Bessacarr Primary | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 29 Mar 2023. |
XP School is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 6 Jun 2023.
XP School ranks 2,580 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (worse than 77% of schools).
In 2025/26, 43.8% of pupils at XP School got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 40.4 (England 46.2).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at XP School was z.
For Year 7 entry in 2026/27, XP School made 50 offers from 427 applications (8.5 per offer), and 39 of 125 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.
XP School has 246 pupils aged 11 to 19.
XP School had 250 school places in 2024/25.
Yes, XP School has a sixth form with 100 places in 2024/25.
At XP School, the average class had 24.7 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 12.7 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at XP School missed 8.3% of sessions (England 8%), and 25.2% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.