Doncaster School for the Deaf
URN: 106818 • Doncaster DN2 6AY
Overview
- Name
- Doncaster School for the Deaf
- URN
- 106818
- Type
- Non-maintained special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 48.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jane Goodman (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01302386733
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Leger Way, Doncaster DN2 6AY
Summary
Doncaster School for the Deaf, established in 1829, is one of the oldest schools for Deaf pupils in the UK, providing specialist education for children aged 4 to 19. The school is managed by Doncaster Deaf Trust and offers both day and residential placements, with a capacity for 112 pupils. Currently, it serves 36 students, ensuring a high staff-to-pupil ratio that supports individual learning needs.
The school’s ethos centres on inclusivity, aiming to foster a positive self-image and self-esteem among its pupils. It employs a range of communication methods tailored to each student's preferred language, promoting effective communication within the school community. Specialist teams, including speech and language therapists and audiologists, provide targeted support to enhance educational outcomes.
Doncaster School for the Deaf features modern facilities, including well-equipped classrooms and dedicated play areas for primary and secondary pupils. The school prioritises continuous improvement in teaching practices and staff training, with many staff members proficient in British Sign Language, thereby creating a supportive and enriching environment for Deaf learners.
The school’s ethos centres on inclusivity, aiming to foster a positive self-image and self-esteem among its pupils. It employs a range of communication methods tailored to each student's preferred language, promoting effective communication within the school community. Specialist teams, including speech and language therapists and audiologists, provide targeted support to enhance educational outcomes.
Doncaster School for the Deaf features modern facilities, including well-equipped classrooms and dedicated play areas for primary and secondary pupils. The school prioritises continuous improvement in teaching practices and staff training, with many staff members proficient in British Sign Language, thereby creating a supportive and enriching environment for Deaf learners.
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Nearby alternatives
- Heatherwood School (67.4)
- Stone Hill School (65.2)
- Fullerton House School (61.2)
- The Ridge Employability College (60.2)
- Coppice School (58.3)
Key details
- LA
- Doncaster
- Age range
- 4 - 19
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 112
- Pupils
- 36
- Boys
- 20
- Girls
- 16
- FSM %
- 58.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 36 | 20 | 16 | 112 | 58.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 40 | 18 | 22 | 112 | 52.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 34 | 18 | 16 | 112 | 55.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 34 | 18 | 16 | 112 | 55.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 29 | 14 | 15 | 112 | 64.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 30 | 17 | 13 | 112 | 43.30 |
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