Polam Hall School

Darlington
State
All-through
Mixed, 4-16 years
#2567
National Ranking in GCSE Performance
Ofsted: Good
#2567
National Ranking in GCSE Performance
Ofsted: Good

Academic Excellence

Outstanding GCSE results, primary school performance, and inspection ratings

Summary Rankings

#2567
GCSE
#4003
Primary School
Good
Ofsted

GCSE Performance

GCSE examination results and rankings

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Overall Ranking

#2567
in England

Based on overall GCSE performance

Grade Distribution

Grades 9-8 (A*)8%
Grade 7 (A)8%

Grades 9-7 (A*-A)16%

Ofsted Inspection

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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Based on official graded inspection publication report

Inspection Categories

Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour and Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Latest Graded Inspection Details
Publication Date
15 November 2021
Inspection Number
10200704
Inspection ratings based on Ofsted framework and published assessment criteria

Primary School Performance

Comprehensive academic achievements and performance metrics

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Summary

#4003
in England
Excellence in Education

Subject Performance

Reading

Average score in reading
106
Above England's average (105)
% of pupils meeting expected standard
81%
Above England's average (74%)
% of pupils achieving at a higher standard
35%
Above England's average (29%)

Writing

% of pupils meeting expected standard
79%
Above England's average (72%)
% of pupils achieving a greater depth
13%
Above England's average (13%)

Mathematics

Average score in maths
107
Above England's average (104)
% of pupils meeting expected standard
81%
Above England's average (73%)
% of pupils achieving at a higher standard
35%
Above England's average (23%)

GPS

Average score in GPS
107
Above England's average (105)
% of pupils meeting expected standard
83%
Above England's average (72%)
% of pupils achieving at a higher standard
35%
Above England's average (32%)

Science

% of pupils meeting expected standard
79%
Below England's average (81%)
School
England's Average
Performance data based on national primary school rankings and KS2 assessments
Rankings reflect overall academic achievement across core subjects (Reading, Writing, Mathematics, GPS, Science)

School Information

Everything you need to know at a glance

School Details

PHASE OF EDUCATION
All-through
GENDER
Mixed
AGE RANGE
4-16 years
ADMISSION POLICY
SCHOOL GROUP
Free Schools
LOCAL COUNCIL
Darlington
RELIGIOUS CHARACTER
None
SCHOOL CAPACITY
882
URN
142174

School Features & Facilities

Key provisions and characteristics of this school

Grammar School
Has Sixth Form
Boarding Facilities
Special Educational Needs Classes
Nursery Provision
Section 41 Approved

Contact Information

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Address

Grange Road, Darlington, DL1 5PA, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 5PA

Phone

1325463383

Headteacher

Principal Kate Reid