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

XP School currently has around 249 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.8% boys and 44.2% girls. Around 27.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 7.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 19.3%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (79.9%).

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.

School Information

Address: Middle Bank, Doncaster, DN4 5NG
Website: www.xpschool.org
Telephone: 01302898792
School Type: Free schools
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Doncaster
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Claira Salter
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 140964

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 06/06/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 250
Number of Pupils: 249
Number of Boys: 139
Number of Girls: 110

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7.4% 4%
Persistent absence: 19.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British79.90%199
Other White8.00%20
White and Black African1.60%4
Other Asian1.60%4
Indian1.60%4
Chinese1.20%3
Other Mixed1.20%3
Other (any other ethnic group)1.20%3
White and Black Caribbean0.80%2
Gypsy/Roma0.80%2
White and Asian0.80%2
African0.80%2
Unclassified0.40%1
Irish0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well below average (-0.59)
Of the 49 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 48 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-0.59
Town average
-0.08
Local authority average
-0.21
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
51%
Town average
27%
Local authority average
27%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
43%
Town average
42%
Local authority average
40%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
41.2
Town average
44.5
Local authority average
43.3
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
3.8
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 4 610 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Lakeside Primary School
Sandy Lane , DN4 5ES
- not rated 610 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Sandy Lane , DN4 5EP
- not rated 767 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Sandy Lane , DN4 5EP
3out of 4 767 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Stirling Primary School
Prospect Place , DN1 3QP
- not rated 1,228 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
XP School
Middle Bank , DN4 5NG
3out of 4 0 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
XP East
Middle Bank , DN4 5NG
2out of 4 164 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Doncaster UTC
College Road , DN1 3BF
3out of 4 1,236 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
Hall Cross School
Thorne Road , DN1 2HY
- not rated 1,344 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hall Cross Academy
Thorne Road , DN1 2HY
3out of 4 1,344 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 836 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ellers Middle School
St Michael's Road , DN4 5LU
- not rated 1,498 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wheatley Middle School
Beckett Road , DN2 4AL
- not rated 2,417 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hexthorpe Middle School
Urban Road , DN4 0HH
- not rated 2,590 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Intake Middle School
Coniston Road , DN2 6JL
- not rated 2,777 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 2,153 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
DN Colleges Group
Chappell Drive , DN1 2RF
- not rated 2,158 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 893 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Communication Specialist College - Doncaster
Leger Way , DN2 6AY
- not rated 1,216 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Doncaster School for the Deaf
Leger Way , DN2 6AY
3out of 4 1,216 yd Non-maintained special school No Mixed More About School
Beckett Road Centre
Beckett Road , Wheatley DN2 4AA
- not rated 2,166 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hexthorpe Centre
Shadyside , Hexthorpe DN4 0DH
- not rated 2,374 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.