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Doncaster

144 schools · 98 primary · 20 secondary · 35 open teaching jobs

144
Schools
49,725
Pupils
2,517
Teachers (FTE)
35
Open jobs

Doncaster is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 144 schools — 98 primary, 20 secondary, educating around 49,725 pupils. The median teacher salary across Doncaster's state-funded schools is £46,180.7 (2024-25). There are currently 35 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Doncaster.

Doncaster at a glance

Local authority
Doncaster
Nation
England
Total schools
144
Primary schools
98
Secondary schools
20
Pupils (state-funded)
49,725
Teachers (FTE)
2,517
Pupil–teacher ratio
19.4 (England 18.6)
Median teacher pay
£46,180.7
Spend per pupil
£6,936
Open teaching jobs
35

Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.

Schools map — Doncaster

143 schools in Doncaster plotted by location.

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Teaching in Doncaster

Teacher pay and ratios vs the England average (2024-25).

£46,180.7
median teacher pay
below England avg (£47,185)
19.4
pupils per teacher
England avg 18.6
2,517
teachers (FTE)

Source: DfE School Workforce Census, 2024-25, Open Government Licence. Covers all state-funded schools, including academies.

School spending in Doncaster

Gross expenditure per pupil — LA-maintained schools (2024-25).

£6,936
per pupil (all phases)
£6,125
per primary pupil

Source: DfE “LA and school expenditure” (CFR), 2024-25, Open Government Licence. Council-maintained schools; academies report separately.

Key services in Doncaster

Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Doncaster.

Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Doncaster’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.

Schools in Doncaster

View all 144 schools in Doncaster

Teaching jobs in Doncaster

View 35 open teaching jobs in Doncaster

Doncaster: frequently asked questions

How many schools are there in Doncaster?

Doncaster has 144 schools, including 98 primary and 20 secondary schools, educating around 49,725 pupils. This covers state-funded and other schools in the local authority recorded on Get Information About Schools (GIAS).

What is the average teacher salary in Doncaster?

The median teacher salary across Doncaster's state-funded schools is £46,180.7 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), below the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 19.4, against an England average of 18.6.

Who employs teachers in Doncaster?

It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Doncaster local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Doncaster through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.

How do I apply for a school place in Doncaster?

Apply through Doncaster's co-ordinated admissions scheme using your home council — one application covers schools across the authority, including community and voluntary-controlled schools. Use the official GOV.UK service, which routes you to Doncaster by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.

Are there teaching jobs in Doncaster?

Yes — there are currently 35 open teaching vacancies in Doncaster. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.