Details

Age Range2-11 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityDarlington
AddressNewton Lane, DL3 9HE
URN143449

School Census

Total 272
Girls/Boys 135/137
Girls/Boys Ratio 49.6%/50.4%
% pupils where English not first language 8.8%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 132
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 19.5%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
21/09/2022 Good
03/07/2013 Good
Inspection Date 21/09/2022
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Outstanding
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 03/07/2013
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding

Primary Results

Primary Results 2024
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard64%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard12%
Reading107
Maths105
Reading Progress-
Writing Progress-
Maths Progress-
Primary Results 2023
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard69
Pupils achieving at a higher standard19
Reading105
Maths107
Reading Progress1.0
Writing Progress1.0
Maths Progress3.7
Primary Results 2019
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard87%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard13%
Reading108
Maths109
Reading Progress2.7
Writing Progress2.0
Maths Progress3.3
Primary Results 2018
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard76%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard14%
Reading106
Maths106
Reading Progress1.8
Writing Progress1.2
Maths Progress2.5

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers 1.17%
Total Applications60
As First Preference35
As second preference12
As third preference9
Total Offers Made30
first preference offers30
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.11%
Total Applications47
As First Preference31
As second preference8
As third preference7
Total Offers Made29
first preference offers28
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.14%
Total Applications42
As First Preference33
As second preference5
As third preference3
Total Offers Made29
first preference offers29
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications48
As First Preference30
As second preference6
As third preference7
Total Offers Made30
first preference offers30
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.03%
Total Applications46
As First Preference31
As second preference9
As third preference6
Total Offers Made30
first preference offers30
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications39
As First Preference29
As second preference4
As third preference3
Total Offers Made30
first preference offers29
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.03%
Total Applications47
As First Preference30
As second preference8
As third preference7
Total Offers Made29
first preference offers29
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications32
As First Preference20
As second preference6
As third preference1
Total Offers Made23
first preference offers20
second preference offers2
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree88%
agree13%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree88%
agree13%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree81%
agree19%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree25%
agree0%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
not applicable75%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree63%
agree25%
disagree13%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree44%
agree19%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
not applicable38%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes0%
no0%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree0%
agree0%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree56%
agree44%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree75%
agree25%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree81%
agree19%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree75%
agree25%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree63%
agree31%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know6%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree69%
agree31%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes100%
no0%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin85.7%
any other white background ethnic origin5.1%
indian ethnic origin1.8%
bangladeshi ethnic origin1.8%
white and black african ethnic origin1.5%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.1%
african ethnic origin0.7%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin87.1%
any other white background ethnic origin4.8%
bangladeshi ethnic origin2.6%
white and black african ethnic origin1.5%
indian ethnic origin1.5%
any other asian background ethnic origin0.7%

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Ofsted Rating: Good

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Ofsted Rating: Good

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Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

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