Doncaster School for Deaf Children

Special
Other
Ages 4 to 19

Ofsted: Good

Leger Way, Doncaster, DN2 6AYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Doncaster School for Deaf Children is a special school in Doncaster for ages 4 to 19. It is one of the 136 schools in Doncaster. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2015.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 14 January 2015, report published 12 February 2015

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good
Sixth form provision: Good

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Pupil numbers and mix

41 pupils on roll, with places for 112

Eligible for free school meals53.7%

53.7%, 27.2 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language41.5%

41.5%, 19.9 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support4.9%

4.9%, 9.9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan95.1%

95.1%, 89.1 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Doncaster School for Deaf Children

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Waterside School	0.8 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 4.9
Heatherwood School	1 mile	Ofsted: Outstanding	Not published
More Than Ed Independent School	2 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Not published
Journey Education Group	2 miles	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard	Not published
Bader Academy	3 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good	Attainment 8: 7.7

School details

School type: Non-maintained special school
Sector: Other
Age range: 4 to 19
Gender: Mixed
Boarding places: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Barton
Phone: 01302386733
Website: thecarrfentonfoundation.org.uk/school (opens in a new tab)
Address: Leger Way, Doncaster, DN2 6AY
Local authority: Doncaster
URN: 106818

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.