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XP School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

XP School is a free s secondary school in Doncaster , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 249 pupils, and a capacity of 250 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11-19

Age range

249

Pupils

250

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

XP School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for XP School?

The catchment area for XP School is the geographic zone Doncaster uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Doncaster publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Secondary school places at XP School are allocated by Doncaster using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.

Operating near capacity: 100% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

Get an alert if XP School goes oversubscribed for 2027 →

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Doncaster before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Doncaster catchment area documents →

XP School: at or above its 250 place limit

XP School has a published admission number of 250 places. 249 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 250 places. Doncaster allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 27.7% of pupils at XP School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Doncaster.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Doncaster publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Doncaster school admissions →

XP School: School Information

Full address
Middle Bank, Doncaster, DN4 5NG
Local authority
Doncaster
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-19 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
27.7% of pupils
DfE URN
140964

Other Secondary Schools in Doncaster

If XP School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Doncaster are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to XP School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: XP School

What is the catchment area for XP School?

The catchment area for XP School is the geographic zone Doncaster uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Doncaster publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is XP School oversubscribed?

XP School is operating close to its capacity of 250 places (100% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for XP School?

Admission to XP School is managed by Doncaster. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does XP School cover?

XP School is a secondary school in Doncaster, serving pupils aged 11-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for XP School?

XP School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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