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Compare 48 schools in Darlington. Data includes Ofsted ratings and exam performance (Attainment 8, Progress 8, KS2 results).

Official data sourced from the Department for Education (DfE) • Last updated 24 Oct 2025
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48

Total Schools

3

Outstanding

35

Good

Primary Schools

37 schools

Secondary Schools

13 schools

Top Performing Schools in Darlington

Ordered by KS2 combined reading/writing/maths meeting expected standard (or the average of subject measures where needed).

Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School

Voluntary controlled school
Primary

Black Swan Wynd, Staindrop, Darlington, DL2 3NL

Ages: 3-11

Gender: Mixed


Ofsted Rating

Good
Last inspection: 11/15/2023

Performance

Reading Meets Standard

100%

Maths Meets Standard

96%

Reading Progress

+5.1

Maths Progress

+4.9

172 pupils16.9% FSM1.2% EAL

St John's Church of England Academy

Academy converter
Primary

Fenby Avenue, Lascelles Park, Darlington, DL1 4UB

Ages: 2-11

Gender: Mixed


Ofsted Rating

Outstanding
Last inspection: 10/6/2022

Performance

Reading Meets Standard

83%

Maths Meets Standard

87%

Reading Progress

+1.1

Maths Progress

+0.7

246 pupils35.8% FSM2.8% EAL

St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Academy converter
Primary

Harris Street, Darlington, DL1 4NL

Ages: 3-11

Gender: Mixed


Ofsted Rating

Not rated
No inspection date available

Performance

Reading Meets Standard

79%

Maths Meets Standard

88%

Reading Progress

+2.0

Maths Progress

+4.9

340 pupils14.7% FSM26.8% EAL

Abbey Junior School

Academy converter
Primary

Abbey Road, Darlington, DL3 8NN

Ages: 7-11

Gender: Mixed


Ofsted Rating

Good
Last inspection: 6/20/2023

Performance

Reading Meets Standard

86%

Maths Meets Standard

82%

Reading Progress

+1.0

Maths Progress

+0.1

352 pupils10.8% FSM8.8% EAL

High Coniscliffe CofE Primary School

Academy converter
Primary

Ulnaby Lane, High Coniscliffe, Darlington, DL2 2LL

Ages: 4-11

Gender: Mixed


Ofsted Rating

Good
Last inspection: 7/5/2022

Performance

Reading Meets Standard

80%

Maths Meets Standard

73%

Reading Progress

+4.3

Maths Progress

+1.2

101 pupils12.9% FSM0.0% EAL

Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Academy converter
Primary

Prior Street, Darlington, DL3 9EN

Ages: 3-11

Gender: Mixed


Ofsted Rating

Good
Last inspection: 10/18/2023

Performance

Reading Meets Standard

90%

Maths Meets Standard

79%

Reading Progress

+1.6

Maths Progress

+0.5

200 pupils17.5% FSM7.0% EAL

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Abbey Infants' School

Academy converter
Primary

Cleveland Terrace, Darlington, DL3 8JA

Ages: 4-7

Gender: Mixed


Ofsted Rating

Good
Last inspection: 11/17/2022

Performance

Reading Meets Standard

No data

Maths Meets Standard

No data

Reading Progress

No data

Maths Progress

No data

265 pupils4.9% FSM6.8% EAL

Abbey Junior School

Academy converter
Primary

Abbey Road, Darlington, DL3 8NN

Ages: 7-11

Gender: Mixed


Ofsted Rating

Good
Last inspection: 6/20/2023

Performance

Reading Meets Standard

86%

Maths Meets Standard

82%

Reading Progress

+1.0

Maths Progress

+0.1

352 pupils10.8% FSM8.8% EAL

Beaumont Hill Academy

Academy special converter
Primary, Secondary, Post-16

Salters Lane South, Darlington, DL1 2AN

Ages: 2-19

Gender: Mixed


Ofsted Rating

Good
Last inspection: 11/22/2018

Performance

Reading Meets Standard

0%

Maths Meets Standard

3%

Reading Progress

-5.5

Maths Progress

-5.2

Attainment 8

No data

Progress 8

No data

English & Maths 5+

No data

English & Maths 4+

No data

291 pupils50.9% FSM3.4% EAL

Carmel College

Academy converter
Secondary, Post-16

The Headlands, Darlington, DL3 8RW

Ages: 11-18

Gender: Mixed


Ofsted Rating

Outstanding
Last inspection: 11/20/2013

Performance

Attainment 8

53.2

Progress 8

+0.34

English & Maths 5+

60%

English & Maths 4+

83%

1,359 pupils15.2% FSM15.8% EAL

Corporation Road Community Primary School

Academy sponsor led
Primary

Corporation Road, Darlington, DL3 6AR

Ages: 3-11

Gender: Mixed


Ofsted Rating

Good
Last inspection: 9/19/2023

Performance

Reading Meets Standard

71%

Maths Meets Standard

76%

Reading Progress

+1.4

Maths Progress

+2.1

256 pupils43.0% FSM70.3% EAL

Croft Church of England Primary School

Academy converter
Primary

South Parade, Croft-on-Tees, Darlington, DL2 2SP

Ages: 3-11

Gender: Mixed


Ofsted Rating

Good
Last inspection: 5/24/2022

Performance

Reading Meets Standard

83%

Maths Meets Standard

83%

Reading Progress

+2.8

Maths Progress

+0.5

109 pupils5.5% FSM0.0% EAL

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