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XP School

Doncaster, DN4 5NGSecondaryAges 11–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
Progress 8
-0.12
Below average
−20+2
Competition
3.0×
Oversubscribed
150 1st-choice / 50 places
Ranking
#1,804
of 3,141 nationally

About XP School

XP School in Doncaster is a secondary school that parents clearly want for their children, with 444 applications for just 50 Year 7 places in the 2025/26 admissions round. That works out at nearly nine applications per place, and 42 of those 50 offers went to first-preference families, suggesting strong local demand. The school is almost at full capacity with 249 pupils against a 250-place limit, and it serves a community where 27.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. While the school does not publish a formal parent recommendation percentage, the oversubscription ratio of 8.88 speaks volumes about how families in Doncaster view it. Headteacher Claira Salter leads a mixed, non-denominational state secondary for ages 11 to 19, with an official sixth form on site.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressMiddle Bank, Doncaster, Doncaster, DN4 5NG
HeadteacherClaira Salter
Local AuthorityDoncaster
Number of Pupils249
Free School Meals (FSM)27.7%
School Capacity249 / 250 (100% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 14 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Art StudiosSwimming PoolICT SuiteScience LabsTennis CourtsSixth Form CentreGymnasium

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

FootballRugbyCross CountryCricketRowingBadmintonSwimmingGymnasticsRounders

Clubs & Activities

NewspaperArt ClubDebateGardeningChessFilm ClubBook ClubYoung EnterpriseModel United Nations

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:15

After-school care

15:15-16:30

Source: xpschool.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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XP School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.