DN Colleges Group

A good further education school in Doncaster. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for DN Colleges Group.

Doncaster, DN12RF Ofsted: Good Age 16-99 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

23

/ 100

Sixth Form Only weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training
11.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 19.0%
Sustained employment
74.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 38.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
21 January 2025
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Chappell Drive
Doncaster, DN12RF
Phone
1302553553
Website
dncolleges.ac.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
130587
Type
Further education
Phase
Sixth Form Only
Address
Chappell Drive, Doncaster, DN1 2RF
Website
www.dncolleges.ac.uk
Age range
16-99
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
19.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
38.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
10.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
27.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
11%
Quality: Below Average
Sixth Form Size
2144 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
10.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Computing and IT Advanced Technician (VRQ Level 3)
★ ★★★★
(10 students)
Art & Design (VRQ Level 3)
★ ★★★★
(13 students)

Strong performance in 2 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Transforming our Communities Through Learning"

Ambition Support Partnership Innovation Responsibility Equality

Facilities

Free Gym On-site Nursery Hair and Beauty Facilities (Discounted Rates for Employees) Learning Resources Centres Wi‑Fi technology Workshops and upgraded classrooms Starbucks and Restaurants on Site

Curriculum Highlights

Wide range of further education, adult education and higher education choices Professional and technical qualifications Apprenticeships Bespoke courses Full-time and part-time training options Strong focus on professional, technical and STEM related provision

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