There are 39 schools in Darlington (excluding independent schools), including 25 primary schools, 7 secondary schools, and 3 serving sixth-form education. Darlington has no schools with Pupil Referral Unit places, and none with places for teen mothers. There are no schools in Darlington under Special Measures.
Summary of School Information in Darlington
| Total Schools | 39 |
| Total Pupils | 14,471 |
| Median Pupil/Teacher Ratio | 20.41 |
| Median Free School Meals | 29% |
The median school in Darlington has 29% of its pupils entitled to free schools meals, the 43rd highest figure in Durham. This represents about 4,000 pupils, or approximately 1 in 3 of Darlington's pupils. Looking at the number of pupils per teacher, the median ratio for Darlington is 20.41 school children per full-time equivalent teacher. This is the 19th highest ratio in Durham, and the 156th lowest pupil/teacher ratio in the North East region of the UK.
Primaries
25
4% Outstanding • 76% Good
Secondaries
7
14% Outstanding • 57% Good
Sixth Forms
3
0% Outstanding • 100% Good
Most of Darlington's primary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 19 schools or 76% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between very high and good - about 32% and 20% of primary schools respectively - though we don't have data for approximately 16% of schools. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Darlington's primary schools most commonly have a very high ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | KS2 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Infants' School | 4–7 yrs | 270 |
Good |
Very high |
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| Abbey Junior School | 7–11 yrs | 360 |
Good |
High |
Very high |
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| Corporation Road Community Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 315 |
Requires improvement |
Very high |
Low |
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| Firthmoor Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 365 |
Good |
Very high |
Good |
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| Gurney Pease Academy | 2–11 yrs | 274 |
Good |
High |
Good |
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| Harrowgate Hill Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 708 |
Requires improvement |
Good |
High |
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| Heathfield Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 472 |
Good |
High |
Good |
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| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Good |
Very high |
Roman Catholic | |
| Mount Pleasant Primary School | 2–11 yrs | 262 |
Good |
Very high |
Very high |
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| Mowden Infant School | 5–7 yrs | 180 |
Good |
Good |
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| Mowden Junior School | 7–11 yrs | 248 |
Good |
Very high |
Very high |
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| Northwood Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Very high |
Good |
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| Polam Hall School | 4–16 yrs | 882 |
Good |
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| Red Hall Primary School | 2–11 yrs |
Good |
Low |
Very low |
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| Reid Street Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Good |
High |
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| Skerne Park Academy | 3–11 yrs | 367 |
Requires improvement |
Good |
Very low |
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| Springfield Academy | 3–11 yrs | 236 |
Good |
Low |
High |
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| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Requires improvement |
Very high |
Very high |
Roman Catholic | |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 289 |
Good |
Very high |
Very high |
Roman Catholic | |
| St John's Church of England Academy | 2–11 yrs | 210 |
Outstanding |
Very high |
Very high |
Church of England | |
| St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School | 5–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Very low |
Very high |
Church of England | |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 315 |
Very high |
Roman Catholic | |||
| The Rydal Academy | 2–11 yrs | 630 |
Good |
Low |
Low |
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| West Park Academy | 3–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Low |
Very high |
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| Whinfield Primary School | 5–11 yrs | 570 |
Good |
Good |
High |
Most of Darlington's secondary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 4 schools or 57% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between low and good - about 29% and 29% of secondary schools respectively - though we don't have data for approximately 14% of schools. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Darlington's secondary schools most commonly have a very low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel College | 11–18 yrs | 1,382 |
Outstanding |
Very high |
Very low |
Roman Catholic | |
| Haughton Academy | 11–16 yrs | 900 |
Good |
Low |
Very low |
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| Hummersknott Academy | 11–16 yrs | 1,200 |
Good |
Good |
Good |
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| Longfield Academy | 11–16 yrs | 900 |
Serious Weaknesses |
Good |
Very low |
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| Polam Hall School | 4–16 yrs | 882 |
Good |
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| St Aidan's Church of England Academy | 11–16 yrs | 700 |
Good |
Low |
Low |
Church of England | |
| Wyvern Academy | 11–16 yrs | 900 |
Requires improvement |
Very low |
Very low |
Most of Darlington's sixth form schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 3 schools or 100% of the total.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darlington College | 16–99 yrs |
Good |
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| Polam Hall School | 4–16 yrs | 882 |
Good |
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| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College | 16–99 yrs |
Good |