Located in Doncaster, XP East is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

XP East currently has around 280 pupils on roll, which is about 62% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.8% boys and 48.2% girls. Around 23.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 8.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24.6%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (85.7%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Middle Bank, Doncaster, DN4 5NG
Website:
Telephone: 01302898792
School Type: Free schools
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Doncaster
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs claira Salter
Religious character: None
Admissions policy:
Unique reference: 143916

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 11/06/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 450
Number of Pupils: 280
Number of Boys: 145
Number of Girls: 135

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 8.9% 4%
Persistent absence: 24.6% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British85.70%240
Other White3.90%11
White and Black African1.80%5
Other Asian1.40%4
White and Black Caribbean1.40%4
African1.10%3
Indian1.10%3
White and Asian1.10%3
Chinese0.70%2
Other Black0.70%2
Other Mixed0.40%1
Gypsy/Roma0.40%1
Other (any other ethnic group)0.40%1
Irish0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well below average (-0.65)
Of the 48 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 47 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-0.65
Town average
-0.08
Local authority average
-0.21
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
35%
Town average
27%
Local authority average
27%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
38%
Town average
42%
Local authority average
40%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
41.3
Town average
44.5
Local authority average
43.3
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
3.7
Town average
3.7
Local authority average
3.7
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lakeside Primary Academy
Sandy Lane , DN4 5ES
3out of 4 446 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Lakeside Primary School
Sandy Lane , DN4 5ES
- not rated 446 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Sandy Lane , DN4 5EP
- not rated 603 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Sandy Lane , DN4 5EP
3out of 4 603 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Stirling Primary School
Prospect Place , DN1 3QP
- not rated 1,364 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
XP East
Middle Bank , DN4 5NG
2out of 4 0 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
XP School
Middle Bank , DN4 5NG
3out of 4 164 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Doncaster UTC
College Road , DN1 3BF
3out of 4 1,334 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
Hall Cross School
Thorne Road , DN1 2HY
- not rated 1,361 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hall Cross Academy
Thorne Road , DN1 2HY
3out of 4 1,361 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Carr House Middle School
Danum Road , DN4 5HF
- not rated 735 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ellers Middle School
St Michael's Road , DN4 5LU
- not rated 1,351 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wheatley Middle School
Beckett Road , DN2 4AL
- not rated 2,392 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Intake Middle School
Coniston Road , DN2 6JL
- not rated 2,638 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hexthorpe Middle School
Urban Road , DN4 0HH
- not rated 2,749 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Doncaster College
The Hub, Chappell Drive , DN1 2RF
- not rated 2,196 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
DN Colleges Group
Chappell Drive , DN1 2RF
- not rated 2,202 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Harrison College
Barclay Court , Heavens Walk DN4 5HZ
- not rated 1,056 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Communication Specialist College - Doncaster
Leger Way , DN2 6AY
- not rated 1,098 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Doncaster School for the Deaf
Leger Way , DN2 6AY
3out of 4 1,098 yd Non-maintained special school No Mixed More About School
Beckett Road Centre
Beckett Road , Wheatley DN2 4AA
- not rated 2,165 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hill House St Mary's School
65 Bawtry Road , DN4 7AD
- not rated 2,248 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.