The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.8
4.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
28%
13.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
40%
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
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 49 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% 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, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 249
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 27.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Doncaster
- Trust
- XP SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
- Head
- Mrs Claira Salter (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Middle Bank, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 5NG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmXP East
Secondary · Very close
Lakeside Primary Academy
Primary · 558m away
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 702m away
Harrison College
Special school · 818m away
Doncaster School for the Deaf
Special school · 1.1km away
Communication Specialist College - Doncaster
Special school · 1.1km away
Atlas Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Doncaster UTC
Secondary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is XP School a selective school?
No. XP School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is XP School's Ofsted rating?
XP School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend XP School?
XP School currently has 249 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does XP School take?
XP School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is XP School?
XP School 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 School have a sixth form?
Yes, XP School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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