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The McAuley Catholic High School

Academy converter · Doncaster · DN3 3QF

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–18

Pupils

1,431

Local authority

Doncaster

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Doncaster, Doncaster, 1,431 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 30.2%. Religious character: Roman Catholic. Diocese: Diocese of Hallam.

Open schools in Doncaster
153
Secondary schools in Doncaster
20
Academies among open schools in Doncaster
64% (98)
Open schools in DN3
14
Secondary in DN3
3
Open schools in Doncaster LA
145
Secondary in Doncaster LA
20

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    Doncaster · DN3 2DA · Doncaster

    Ages 11–16

    Status: Open

    2.2 miles away

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  • XP East

    Free schools · Secondary

    Doncaster · DN4 5NG · Doncaster

    Ages 11–19

    Status: Open

    2.4 miles away

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  • XP School

    Free schools · Secondary

    Doncaster · DN4 5NG · Doncaster

    Ages 11–19

    Status: Open

    2.5 miles away

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  • Hall Cross Academy

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Doncaster · DN1 2HY · Doncaster

    Ages 11–18

    Status: Open

    2.8 miles away

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Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
140865

Location

Address
Cantley Lane, Cantley
Postcode
DN3 3QF
Town
Doncaster
County
South Yorkshire
Local authority
Doncaster
District
Doncaster
Constituency
Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
1,431
Boys / girls
695 / 736
School capacity
1,730
Capacity fill
1,431 / 1,730 (83%)
Free school meals
30.2%
FSM pupils
352
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Special classes
No Special Classes
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Diocese of Hallam
Governance
Academy trust: THE MCAULEY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Academy trust
THE MCAULEY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

Contact

Headteacher
Mr James Tucker
Telephone
01302537396
Website
http://www.mcauley.org.uk/

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