XP School
URN: 140964 • Doncaster DN4 5NG
Overview
- Name
- XP School
- URN
- 140964
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- XP SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Claira Salter (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01302898792
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Middle Bank, Doncaster DN4 5NG
Summary
XP School, located in Doncaster, is a mixed secondary free school with a current enrolment of 249 pupils, just under its capacity of 250. The school prioritises compassion and aims to create a balanced intake of students by implementing a Fair Banding Assessment for all applicants. This assessment, which focuses on non-verbal reasoning, is designed to place students into one of five ability bands without the pressure of pass or fail outcomes. It is essential for prospective students to complete this assessment to be considered for admission.
The school encourages a diverse learning environment and offers opportunities for students with musical talents to apply for special musical aptitude places. This initiative reflects XP School's commitment to nurturing individual strengths and interests within a supportive community context.
Parents are reminded that registration for the Fair Banding Assessment must be completed by 31st October 2025, with the assessment taking place on 22nd November 2025. For further details on the application process and musical opportunities, parents can visit the school's website.
The school encourages a diverse learning environment and offers opportunities for students with musical talents to apply for special musical aptitude places. This initiative reflects XP School's commitment to nurturing individual strengths and interests within a supportive community context.
Parents are reminded that registration for the Fair Banding Assessment must be completed by 31st October 2025, with the assessment taking place on 22nd November 2025. For further details on the application process and musical opportunities, parents can visit the school's website.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Report My Absence (sen)
- Medication consent form (sen)
- Reporting sickness / absence (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- School day and calendars (calendar)
- Staff Handbook Policies (other)
- Learn more (other)
- XP School (other)
- Our prospectus (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Hungerhill School (69.4)
- South Axholme Academy (68.5)
- The Hayfield School (67.3)
- Hall Cross Academy (65.8)
- Ridgewood School (64.6)
Key details
- LA
- Doncaster
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- XP SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
- Capacity
- 250
- Pupils
- 249
- Boys
- 139
- Girls
- 110
- FSM %
- 27.70
- Open date
- 2014-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 249 | 139 | 110 | 250 | 27.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 245 | 139 | 106 | 250 | 26.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 248 | 149 | 99 | 350 | 18.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 248 | 149 | 99 | 350 | 18.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 249 | 148 | 101 | 350 | 16.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 250 | 140 | 110 | 350 | 15.20 |
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