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Schools in Darlington
Ofsted outcomes in Darlington
The latest inspection outcome of each of the 48 schools, counted by the framework it was inspected under.
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| Latest outcome on file | Share of all 48 schools | Schools |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 framework: Outstanding | 48% | |
| 2019 framework: Good | 1735% | |
| 2019 framework: Requires improvement | 12% | |
| 2019 framework: no overall grade (not judged) | 510% | |
| Report card (from November 2025; graded by area, no overall grade) | 817% | |
| Ungraded inspection only | 1225% | |
| No Ofsted outcome on file (includes independent schools inspected by ISI) | 12% |
Exam results in Darlington
At the end of key stage 2 in 2024/25, 62% of pupils in Darlington reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, against 62% across England.
The average Attainment 8 score at GCSE in 2024/25 was 44.3 in Darlington, against 46 across England.
Secondary schools in Darlington
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Carmel College | Academy | No overall grade · Oct 2024 |
| Haughton Academy | Academy | Report card · May 2026 |
| Hummersknott Academy | Academy | Report card · Feb 2026 |
| Hurworth School | Academy | Good · Sept 2022 |
| Longfield Academy | Academy | No overall grade · Oct 2024 |
| Rise Carr College | Pupil referral unit | No overall grade · Mar 2025 |
| St Aidan's Church of England Academy | Academy | Good · Jun 2025 · Some aspects not as strong |
| Wyvern Academy | Academy | Good · Jun 2023 |
All-through schools in Darlington
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Beaumont Hill Academy | Special academy | Good · May 2024 |
| Embleton View | Independent | Good · Mar 2023 |
| Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services | Independent | Outstanding · Apr 2025 |
| Oakwood Learning Centre | Independent | Outstanding · Jul 2023 |
| Pear Tree School | Independent | No outcome on file |
| Polam Hall School | Free | Report card · Nov 2025 |
Nursery schools in Darlington
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Borough Road Nursery School | Nursery | Good · Feb 2025 · Standards maintained |
| George Dent Nursery School | Nursery | Outstanding · Mar 2024 |
Sixth forms and colleges (16+) in Darlington
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Darlington College | College | Good · Nov 2022 |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College | 16–19 academy | Outstanding · Oct 2024 |