XP East

Secondary
Free school
Ages 11 to 19

Ofsted: Requires improvement

Middle Bank, Doncaster, DN4 5NGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

XP East is a secondary school in Doncaster for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 136 schools in Doncaster. It ranks 21st of 21 secondary schools in Doncaster. Its latest Ofsted rating is Requires improvement, from an inspection in June 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 11 June 2024, report published 11 July 2024

Overall effectiveness: Requires improvement
Quality of education: Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Requires improvement
Sixth form provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

48 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score36.9

36.9, 9.2 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths22.9%

22.9%, 22.5 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths43.8%

43.8%, 21 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc41.7%

41.7%, 1.2 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.31

3.31, 0.78 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

273 pupils on roll, with places for 450

Eligible for free school meals28.9%

28.9%, 2.4 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language9.5%

9.5%, 12.1 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support27.1%

27.1%, 12.3 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan6.2%

6.2%, 0.2 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near XP East

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
XP School	0.1 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 39.8
Doncaster UTC	0.8 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 48.6
Hall Cross Academy	0.8 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 47.8
Astrea Academy Woodfields	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 36.8
Outwood Academy Danum	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 42.8

School details

School type: Free schools
Sector: Free school
Trust: XP SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
Age range: 11 to 19
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs claira Salter
Phone: 01302898792
Address: Middle Bank, Doncaster, DN4 5NG
Local authority: Doncaster
URN: 143916

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.