West Park Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Alderman Leach Drive Darlington County Durham DL2 2GF |
| Phone | 01325380792 |
| Reference Number | 137042 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 463 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.94%
Girls: 44.06% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 31 | 60 |
| 2 | 29 | 25 | 54 |
| 3 | 34 | 26 | 60 |
| 4 | 37 | 22 | 59 |
| 5 | 34 | 27 | 61 |
| 6 | 35 | 25 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92% |
| White, Other | 1.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| African | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-05-08 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-19 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2019-03-19 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2015-03-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-01-15 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as West Park Academy | ||
| 2010-01-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-01-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-04-15 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2010-01-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-01-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-04-15 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 2.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 0.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Mount Pleasant Primary School
Newton Lane, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 9HE |
0.53 miles |
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Prior Street, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 9EN |
0.79 miles |
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St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School
Newton Lane, Cockerton, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 9EX |
0.81 miles |
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Marchbank Free School
Mowden Hall, Barnes Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 9BL |
1.04 miles |
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Mowden Junior School
Conyers Avenue, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 9DE |
1.16 miles |
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Mowden Infant School
Bushel Hill Drive, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 9QG |
1.19 miles |
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Reid Street Primary School
Reid Street, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 6EX |
1.28 miles |
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Harrowgate Hill Primary School
Thompson Street West, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 0HZ |
1.5 miles |
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George Dent Nursery School
Elms Road, Darlington, DL3 7PY |
1.54 miles |
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Corporation Road Community Primary School
Corporation Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 6AR |
1.57 miles |
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Abbey Junior School
Abbey Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 8NN |
1.58 miles |
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Northwood Primary School
Pendleton Road South, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 2HF |
1.63 miles |
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Abbey Infants' School
Cleveland Terrace, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 8JA |
1.75 miles |
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Kingsway, Thompson Street East, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 3ES |
1.97 miles |
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Beechwood Avenue, St Augustine's Rc Primary School, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 7HP |
1.98 miles |
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Gurney Pease Academy
Dodsworth Street, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 2NG |
2.02 miles |
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Borough Road Nursery School
Borough Road, Darlington, DL1 1SG |
2.12 miles |
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Springfield Academy
Salters Lane South, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 2AN |
2.38 miles |
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Whinfield Primary School
Augusta Close, Whinfield Primary School, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 3HT |
2.66 miles |
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The Rydal Academy
Rydal Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 4BH |
2.71 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Wyvern Academy
Eggleston View, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 9SH |
0.74 miles |
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Longfield Academy
Longfield Road, Darlington, DL3 0HT |
1.3 miles |
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Carmel College
The Headlands, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 8RW |
1.51 miles |
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Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College
Vane Terrace, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 7AU |
1.67 miles |
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Hummersknott Academy
Edinburgh Drive, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 8AR |
1.77 miles |
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Embleton View
Westgate House, Coniscliffe Road, Darlington, DL3 8TF |
1.98 miles |
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Darlington College
Central Park, Haughton Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 1DR |
2.12 miles |
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Polam Hall School
Grange Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 5PA |
2.17 miles |
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Haughton Academy
Salters Lane South, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 2AN |
2.38 miles |
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Beaumont Hill Academy
Salters Lane South, Darlington, DL1 2AN |
2.38 miles |
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St Aidan's Church of England Academy
Hundens Lane, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 1LL |
2.59 miles |
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UTC South Durham
Long Tens Way, Aycliffe Business Park, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 6AP |
3.44 miles |
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Clervaux Garden School
Clow Beck Eco Centre, Croft On Tees, Croft On Tees, North Yorkshire, DL2 2TF |
4.26 miles |
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Hurworth School
Croft Road, Hurworth-on-Tees, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 2JG |
4.69 miles |
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Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services
Westfield Drive, Hurworth-on-Tees, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 2AD |
4.78 miles |
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Pear Tree School
Toy Top Farm, Houghton Bank, Heighington, DARLINGTON, County Durham, DL2 2UQ |
4.83 miles |