Doncaster School for Deaf Children is a sixth form special school in Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this special school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Doncaster School for Deaf Children has an Attainment 8 score of 8.9, 0% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.
The school has 0% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 9.6%.
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The school's Attainment 8 score is 8.9. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
Doncaster School for Deaf Children has an overall absence rate of 9.6%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Doncaster School for Deaf Children was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in September 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Doncaster School for Deaf Children is next inspection expected around 2027.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Doncaster School for Deaf Children's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
251/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
82/mo
33% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 11.4 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.4
Bus Stops
12
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.