XP East
Doncaster, DN4 5NG · Doncaster · secondary school
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20th 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 — 1.2/10 against 818 of them, against 1.6/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 5 | 35% | 0.19 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 26.7 · 10 | 30% | 0.29 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.33 · 25 | 25% | 0.63 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 38.8 · 14 | 10% | 0.15 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
XP East overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 22.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 36.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.33 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8 out of 10 among them, against 1.4 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 273 pupils against a stated capacity of 250. 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 school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific actions are being taken to address the "Requires improvement" rating from the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about XP East
Overview
XP East is described as a “distinctive school” where pupils are welcomed into a “close-knit community” and show “compassion” for one another. While the school excels in fostering positive behaviour and personal development, the report states that pupils “do not make the progress that they are capable of in the academic curriculum,” leading to underachievement in external examinations.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “very high levels of respect” and “exemplary” behaviour, feeling safe and contributing actively to the wider community.
- The school provides an “exceptional programme of personal development,” including creative opportunities and thorough careers advice.
- Sixth-form students make “good progress” in their studies and are “highly appreciative” of the unique off-site provisions.
- Staff receive “regular training” and are generally positive about their workload and support from leaders.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure “methods of assessment and feedback are consistent across the curriculum” to better identify and address gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
- Leaders need to continue embedding recent curriculum improvements to ensure all pupils make the progress they are capable of, particularly in external examination outcomes.
- There is currently a “lack of precision around the support” provided to weak readers, which requires refinement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 44.4 |
| 2024/25 | 36.9 |
| 2025/26 | 38.8 |
| 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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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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