Hungerhill School
Doncaster, DN3 2JY · Doncaster · secondary school
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1st of 20 secondary schools in Doncaster we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.5/10 against 874 of them, against 8.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 60.2 · 82 | 46% | 3.76 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.41 · 80 | 38% | 3.06 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 52.9 · 80 | 15% | 1.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hungerhill School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.2% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 49.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.41 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than nationally matched peers. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils play football, rugby, and hockey, and visit the theatre. Trips include a ski trip, a visit to France, Conisbrough Castle, the Gaming Museum, university visits, and field visits to Eat Coast and Sheffield.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,175 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,120. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the curriculum support pupils to maintain the positive progress seen in the 2023/24 data? What specific support is available for pupils aiming to exceed the national median in Attainment 8?
What Ofsted said about Hungerhill School
Overview
Hungerhill School is described as an "excellent school" where pupils embody values of respect, resilience, and honesty. The inspection found that pupils feel safe, are happy, and achieve outcomes "significantly above national averages" in many subjects.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "highly ambitious" with knowledge that "slowly builds in complexity," resulting in pupils having a "deep knowledge" and producing work of "exceptional" quality.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is "excellent," with staff trained to adapt learning consistently, leading to "remarkable outcomes."
- Reading is a high priority; targeted support helps pupils gain "confidence and fluency," enabling successful access to a wide range of subjects.
- Behaviour and attitudes are "exemplary," with "extremely rare" low-level disruption due to a highly effective behaviour system.
- Personal development is planned with care, including age-appropriate relationship education, online safety, and a "vast range of clubs" and trips that broaden cultural understanding.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 51.1 |
| 2024/25 | 49.2 |
| 2025/26 | 52.9 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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