Doncaster
144 schools · 98 primary · 20 secondary · 35 open teaching 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).
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).
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
Grange Lane Infant Academy
Doncaster, Doncaster· DN11 0QY
262 pupils
Trust: DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
Hill Top Academy
Doncaster, Doncaster· DN12 1PL
372 pupils
KS2: 78% met expected standard
Trust: EXCEED LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Doncaster, Doncaster· DN7 5BL
207 pupils
KS2: 52% met expected standard
Trust: HOLY FAMILY ACADEMY TRUST
Adwick Primary School
Doncaster, Doncaster· DN6 7SH
382 pupils
KS2: 79% met expected standard
Trust: VENN ACADEMY TRUST
Ash Hill Academy
DONCASTER, Doncaster· DN7 6JH
820 pupils
Attainment 8: 46.9
Trust: DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy
Doncaster, Doncaster· DN6 0PZ
169 pupils
Trust: LEGER EDUCATION TRUST
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.