Doncaster School for the DeafLeger Way , Doncaster

Doncaster School for the Deaf, based in Doncaster, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 4 to 19. The school is a non-maintained special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Doncaster School for the Deaf currently has around 36 pupils on roll, which is about 32% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.6% boys and 44.4% girls. Around 58.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 9.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 36.4%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (52.8%). other white pupils make up about 16.7% , followed by unclassified at 13.9%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 83% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (83%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 0% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .