Darrington Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Denby Crest Darrington Pontefract West Yorkshire WF8 3SB |
| Phone | 01977232320 |
| Reference Number | 140110 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 123 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 44.72%
Girls: 55.28% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 7.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 21.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| 2 | 8 | 6 | 14 |
| 3 | 6 | 9 | 15 |
| 4 | 7 | 8 | 15 |
| 5 | 7 | 8 | 15 |
| 6 | 3 | 11 | 14 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 95.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-11-28 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-22 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2019-11-19 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2015-06-09 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-09-01 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Darrington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School | ||
| 2013-01-15 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2010-07-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-11-20 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-03-17 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2013-01-15 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2010-07-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-11-20 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-03-17 | 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 | 104 | 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 | -1.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -2.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -1.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
UnlockAverage 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.
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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The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School
Carleton Road, Carleton, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3NP |
1.24 miles |
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De Lacy Primary School
Chequerfield Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2TG |
1.34 miles |
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Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2HN |
1.45 miles |
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Cherry Tree Academy
Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2HN |
1.48 miles |
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Harewood Centre Nursery School
Harewood Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 2ER |
1.58 miles |
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Simpson's Lane Academy
Sycamore Avenue, Knottingley, WF11 0PJ |
1.79 miles |
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Carleton Park Junior and Infant School
Moxon Close, Carleton Park, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3PT |
1.79 miles |
|
England Lane Academy
England Lane, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 0JA |
2.11 miles |
|
St Giles C of E Academy
St Giles C of E Academy, Skinner Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1HG |
2.16 miles |
|
Larks Hill Junior and Infant School
Larks Hill, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4RJ |
2.21 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Newgate, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4AA |
2.27 miles |
|
The Vale Primary Academy
Ferrybridge Road, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 8JF |
2.28 miles |
|
Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School
Orchard Head Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2NJ |
2.36 miles |
|
Willow Green Academy
Hampden Close, Knottingley, WF11 8PT |
2.44 miles |
|
St Botolphs CE Academy
Primrose Vale, Wakefield, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 9BT |
2.52 miles |
|
Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4BW |
2.58 miles |
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Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Station Road, Low Ackworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 7HH |
2.87 miles |
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Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Main Street, Kirk Smeaton, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3JY |
3.12 miles |
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Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy
Low Street, Brotherton, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 9HQ |
3.19 miles |
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Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School
Gordon Street, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 6LW |
3.46 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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High Well School
Rookhill Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2DD |
1.19 miles |
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Carleton High School
Green Lane, Carleton, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3NW |
1.41 miles |
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The King's School
Mill Hill Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4JF |
2.15 miles |
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De Lacy Academy
Middle Lane, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 0BZ |
2.17 miles |
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New College Pontefract
Park Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4QR |
2.68 miles |
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The Featherstone Academy
Pontefract Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5AJ |
3.07 miles |
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Ackworth School
Pontefract Road, West Yorkshire, WF7 7LT |
3.37 miles |
|
Airedale Academy
Crewe Road, Airedale, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 3JU |
3.58 miles |
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Oakfield Park School
Barnsley Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 7DT |
3.94 miles |
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St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy
Cutsyke Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 6BD |
4.07 miles |
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Castleford Academy
Ferrybridge Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4JQ |
4.55 miles |
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Campsmount Academy
Ryecroft Road, Norton, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 9AS |
4.85 miles |