Stone Hill School is a not applicable school in Doncaster, serving pupils aged 5 to 19. The school is a community 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.

Stone Hill School currently has around 166 pupils on roll, which is about 103% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 67.5% boys and 32.5% girls. Around 44.1% 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 6.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.1%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (87.3%).

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 92% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (92%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 58% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Barnsley Road, Doncaster, DN5 7UB
Website: www.stonehillschool.org
Telephone: 01302800090
School Type: Community special school
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Doncaster
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Paul Scotting
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 135547

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 13/05/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 5 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 161
Number of Pupils: 166
Number of Boys: 112
Number of Girls: 54

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.9% 4%
Persistent absence: 17.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British87.30%145
Other White4.20%7
Irish1.20%2
White and Asian1.20%2
Other (any other ethnic group)0.60%1
Other Black0.60%1
African0.60%1
Chinese0.60%1
Bangladeshi0.60%1
Indian0.60%1
Pakistani0.60%1
Other Mixed0.60%1
White and Black African0.60%1
White and Black Caribbean0.60%1
Other Asian0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Well Below Average (-8.8)
Writing: Well Below Average (-7.9)
Maths: Well Below Average (-10.1)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
56%
Local authority average
55%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
6%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
Town average
103.8
Local authority average
103.9
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
Town average
103.2
Local authority average
103.6
England average
104.3

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
Town average
-0.08
Local authority average
0.03
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
Town average
27%
Local authority average
28%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
Town average
42%
Local authority average
39%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
Town average
44.5
Local authority average
43.6
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
Town average
3.7
Local authority average
3.6
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
92%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Scawsby Rosedale Primary School
Emley Drive , Scawsby DN5 8RL
- not rated 465 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Rosedale Primary School
Emley Drive , Scawsby DN5 8RL
3out of 4 465 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School
Windsor Walk , Scawsby DN5 8NQ
3out of 4 1,155 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Scawsby Saltersgate Junior School
Barnsley Road , Scawsby DN5 8NQ
- not rated 1,208 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Scawsby Junior Academy
Barnsley Road , Scawsby DN5 8NQ
- not rated 1,208 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Castle Hills Middle School
Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9ED
- not rated 2,028 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bentley High Street Middle School
High Street , Bentley DN5 0AA
- not rated 2,621 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ridgewood School
Barnsley Road , Scawsby DN5 7UB
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ridgewood School
Barnsley Road , Scawsby DN5 7UB
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Don Valley Academy
Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9DD
3out of 4 1,191 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Don Valley School and Performing Arts College
Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9DD
- not rated 1,191 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stone Hill School
Barnsley Road , Scawsby DN5 7UB
- not rated 0 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Anchorage School
Barnsley Road , Scawsby DN5 7UB
- not rated 155 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Rosedale Road First School
Rosedale Road , Scawsby DN5 8SU
- not rated 463 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Levett School
Melton Road , Sprotbrough DN5 7SB
- not rated 2,424 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Big Picture Doncaster
High Street , Bentley DN5 0BF
- not rated 2,627 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.