Schools in Darlington
Darlington has 47 schools: 35 primary and 12 secondary or all-through. 75% of the 44 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, Carmel College has the highest Attainment 8 score (52.7 in 2026). Among primary schools, Croft Church of England Primary School has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (92% in 2025).
- 51 schools
- 12 secondary
- 35 primary
Secondary Schools in Darlington
Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.
| # | School | Ofsted | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carmel College | Outstanding | 52.7 (2026) | +0.38 (2024) | 1,367 |
| 2 | Hummersknott Academy | Expected standard | 50.7 (2026) | -0.48 (2024) | 1,215 |
| 3 | Staindrop Academy | Expected standard | 47.7 (2026) | -0.16 (2024) | 504 |
| 4 | Polam Hall School | Expected standard | 45.9 (2026) | -0.05 (2024) | 842 |
| 5 | Hurworth School | Good | 42.4 (2026) | +0.12 (2024) | 621 |
| 6 | Haughton Academy | Needs attention | 42.3 (2026) | -0.57 (2024) | 854 |
| 7 | St Aidan's Church of England Academy | Good | 41.6 (2026) | -0.96 (2024) | 587 |
| 8 | Wyvern Academy | Good | 41.3 (2026) | -0.52 (2024) | 464 |
| 9 | Longfield Academy | Good | 39.8 (2026) | -0.47 (2024) | 660 |
| 10 | Beaumont Hill Academy | Good | – | – | 399 |
| 11 | Darlington College | Good | – | – | – |
| 12 | Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College | Outstanding | – | – | – |
Primary Schools in Darlington
Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.
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