Darlington primary schools deliver strong academic results, with 69% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, above England's 82%. 20% achieve the higher standard, more than double the England average of 8%, demonstrating exceptional performance among top achievers. Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School, St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Darlington, and Mowden Junior School lead the area, 94% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding compared to 62% nationally. With 32 schools serving Darlington, families across the town have extensive choice and access to well-regarded local options. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Darlington | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #23 | St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #16 | Croft Church of England Primary School, Darlington | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #18 | St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Darlington | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Abbey Junior School, Darlington | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #14 | Corporation Road Community Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.5/10Excellent |
| #17 | Heathfield Primary School, Darlington | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #27 | The Rydal Academy | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Firthmoor Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #24 | Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #25 | Harrowgate Hill Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 4/10Developing |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #28 | Springfield Academy, Darlington | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #21 | High Coniscliffe CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Hurworth Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #15 | Ingleton CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.6/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #19 | St John's Church of England Academy, Darlington | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 9.6/10Elite |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Mowden Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
| N/A | Mowden Infant School | State | Primary | 5-7 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 5-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | St. George's Church of England Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13 | Mount Pleasant Primary School, Darlington | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #22 | Northwood Primary School, Darlington | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 8/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #20 | Reid Street Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #29 | Red Hall Primary School, Darlington | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #31 | Skerne Park Academy | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 5.5/10Developing |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 8.1/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Darlington | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 6.6/10Good |
| #10 | Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Darlington | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #26 | Gurney Pease Academy | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Polam Hall School | State | All-through | 4-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • All-through • 4-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | West Park Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Abbey Infants' School | State | Primary | 4-7 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 4-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Whinfield Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
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