Local Offer - Mainstream and Independent Schools
Information on mainstream and independent schools in Doncaster.
On this page, you can find:
Mainstream Schools
What is a mainstream school?
A mainstream school provides education for children who have a wide range of abilities. This includes children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
The law clearly states that if a parent or carer wants their child with SEND to go to a mainstream school or college, the local authority can only refuse if:
- The school or other institution requested is unsuitable for the age, ability, aptitude or special educational needs of the child or young person concerned, or
- The attendance of the child or young person at the requested school would be incompatible with the provision of efficient education for others, or the efficient use of resources.
It is important to note that this does not provide a right to a specific mainstream school - it is a general right to a mainstream education. You can read more about the right to a mainstream education on the IPSEA website or in the SEND Code of Practice.
What are the mainstream schools in Doncaster?
Below is a list of mainstream schools in Doncaster, along with links to their websites and SEND policies and procedures.
If your child has special educational needs or a disability (SEND) you can read how settings identify and support children with SEND.
Infant Schools
School | Area | Locality | SEND |
Askern Moss Road Infant Academy | Askern | North | SEND Information |
Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy | Askern | North | SEND Information |
Grange Lane Infant Academy | New Rossington | South | SEND Information |
Kirk Sandall Infant School | Kirk Sandall | East | SEND Information |
Norton Infant School | Norton | North | SEND Information |
Rossington Tornedale Infant School | New Rossington | South | SEND Information |
Rowena Academy | Conisbrough | South | SEND Information |
Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School | Scawsby | North | SEND Information |
Sprotbrough Orchard Infant School | Sprotbrough | North | SEND Information |
Primary Schools
Junior Schools
School | Area | SEND | |
Copley Junior School | Sprotbrough | North | SEND Information |
Kirk Sandall Junior School | Kirk Sandall | East | SEND Information |
Morley Place Academy | Conisbrough | South | SEND Information |
Norton Junior School | Norton | North | SEND Information |
Pheasant Bank Academy | New Rossington | South | SEND Information |
Scawsby Saltersgate Junior School | Scawsby | North | SEND Information |
Spa Academy Askern | Askern | North | SEND Information |
Secondary Schools
Independent Mainstream Schools
What is an independent school?
An independent school, also known as a private school, charge fees for children to attend instead of being funded by the government. Independent schools must be registered with the government and are inspected regularly.
Where are the independent mainstream schools in Doncaster?
There are two independent schools in Doncaster, these are:
- Balby Sycamore Hall School, based in Balby.
- Hill House School, based in Auckley.
Some independent schools offer specialist provision for children who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). You can find out about these on the Specialist Provision page.
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