XP School is a mainstream secondary school in Doncaster for children and young people aged 11 to 19. In January 2026, 71 of its 246 pupils (28.9%) were getting SEN support and 12 (4.9%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–19
- 246 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Doncaster.
28.9% get SEN support
71 of 246 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Higher than the England average.
4.9% have an EHC plan
12 of 246 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Higher than the England average.
Most common needs
- Social, emotional and mental health26
- Speech, language and communication20
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia14
- Autism11
- Moderate learning difficulty9
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream secondary school
- Run as
- Free school
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 246 (places for 250)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Claira Salter (Principal)
- Part of
- Xp School Trust Limited
- Free school meals
- 35.4% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Doncaster
- School reference (URN)
- 140964
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Doncaster council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, June 2023
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in June 2023.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Middle Bank, Doncaster, DN4 5NG
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Waterside School Independent · Ages 11–17 · Ofsted: Good 0.4 miles
- Harrison College Independent · Ages 16–25 0.4 miles
- Plover Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 1.6 miles
- Outwood Academy Danum Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 2.1 miles
Other mainstream schools
- XP East Secondary · Ages 11–19 · SEN support 27.1%, EHC plans 6.2% 0.0 miles
- Lakeside Primary Academy Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 14.5%, EHC plans 4.7% 0.4 miles
- St Peter's Catholic Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 11.3%, EHC plans 3.4% 0.5 miles
All mainstream schools in Doncaster SEND schools in Doncaster
Questions about XP School
How many pupils at XP School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 71 of the 246 pupils (28.9%) were getting SEN support and 12 (4.9%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at XP School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (26 pupils), speech, language and communication needs (20 pupils) and dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (14 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at XP School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at XP School?
Through Doncaster council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to XP School?
You can ask for XP School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does XP School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Plover Primary School, about 1.6 miles away.
Where is XP School?
Middle Bank, Doncaster, DN4 5NG, in Doncaster.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.