The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 36.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
36.9
6.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
23%
18.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
42%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 48 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 280
- Capacity
- 62%
- FSM
- 23.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Doncaster
- Trust
- XP SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
- Head
- Mrs claira Salter
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Middle Bank, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 5NG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmXP School
Secondary · Very close
Lakeside Primary Academy
Primary · 409m away
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 552m away
Harrison College
Special school · 967m away
Doncaster School for the Deaf
Special school · 1.0km away
Communication Specialist College - Doncaster
Special school · 1.0km away
Doncaster UTC
Secondary · 1.2km away
Hall Cross Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is XP East's Ofsted rating?
XP East was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend XP East?
XP East currently has 280 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does XP East take?
XP East caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is XP East?
XP East is in Doncaster, DN4 5NG, in the Doncaster local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does XP East have a sixth form?
Yes, XP East has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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