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  • Carmel College, Darlington
  • Hurworth School
  • Hummersknott Academy
  • Staindrop Academy
  • Polam Hall School
  • Longfield Academy, Darlington
  • Haughton Academy
  • Wyvern Academy, Darlington
  • St Aidan's Church of England Academy, Darlington
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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Darlington Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Darlington. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in Darlington

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State · Secondary & Post-16
#1DARLINGTON
#1,588England

Carmel College, Darlington

The Headlands, Darlington, DL3 8RW
Darlington council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,344 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School217 offers / 528 applications
Subscription: 2.4xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary
#2DARLINGTON
#1,627England

Hurworth School

Croft Road, Hurworth-on-Tees, Darlington, DL2 2JG
Darlington council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
666 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School109 offers / 191 applications
Subscription: 1.8xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#3DARLINGTON
#1,800England

Hummersknott Academy

Edinburgh Drive, Darlington, DL3 8AR
Darlington council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,265 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School248 offers / 445 applications
Subscription: 1.8xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#4DARLINGTON
#1,964England

Staindrop Academy

Cleatlam Lane, Staindrop, Darlington, DL2 3JU
Durham council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
429 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School115 offers / 238 applications
Subscription: 2.1xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · All-through
#5DARLINGTON
#2,559England

Polam Hall School

Grange Road, Darlington, DL1 5PA
Darlington council
GCSE
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
816 pupils
Mixed
4-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School41 offers / 125 applications
Subscription: 3.0xOversubscribed
Secondary School108 offers / 305 applications
Subscription: 2.8xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#6DARLINGTON
#2,705England

Longfield Academy, Darlington

Longfield Road, Darlington, DL3 0HT
Darlington council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
793 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School90 offers / 163 applications
Subscription: 1.8xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#7DARLINGTON
#3,018England

Haughton Academy

Salters Lane South, Darlington, DL1 2AN
Darlington council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
872 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School165 offers / 250 applications
Subscription: 1.5xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#8DARLINGTON
#3,176England

Wyvern Academy, Darlington

Eggleston View, Darlington, DL3 9SH
Darlington council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
466 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School101 offers / 149 applications
Subscription: 1.5xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#9DARLINGTON
#3,544England

St Aidan's Church of England Academy, Darlington

Hundens Lane, Darlington, DL1 1LL
Darlington council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
598 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School116 offers / 169 applications
Subscription: 1.5xOversubscribed
No special features
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Darlington

Interactive map showing secondary schools in Darlington. Uses the same markers and behaviour as the map page.

Neighbourhoods in Darlington

Firthmoor is a popular residential pocket within the Darlington area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Darlington and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8Wyvern Academy, DarlingtonStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Wyvern Academy, Darlington#8
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Haughton is a popular residential pocket within the Darlington area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Darlington and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7Haughton AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Haughton Academy#7
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Hummersknott is a popular residential pocket within the Darlington area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Darlington and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Hummersknott AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Hummersknott Academy#3
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Hundens Lane is a popular residential pocket within the Darlington area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Darlington and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#9St Aidan's Church of England Academy, DarlingtonStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
St Aidan's Church of England Academy, Darlington#9
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Hurworth-on-Tees is a popular residential pocket within the Darlington area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Darlington and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Hurworth SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Hurworth School#2
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Longfield is a popular residential pocket within the Darlington area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Darlington and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6Longfield Academy, DarlingtonStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Longfield Academy, Darlington#6
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Staindrop is a popular residential pocket within the Darlington area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Darlington and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Staindrop AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Staindrop Academy#4
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

The Headlands is a popular residential pocket within the Darlington area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Darlington and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Carmel College, DarlingtonStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicOutstanding
Carmel College, Darlington#1
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Outstanding

West End is a popular residential pocket within the Darlington area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Darlington and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Polam Hall SchoolStateAll-through4-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Polam Hall School#5
School Type: State
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 4-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

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