Schools in Darlington

The latest Ofsted inspection of every state school in Darlington. You apply to Darlington for a place at these schools.

schools

42

with a report card

8

due for inspection

12

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Latest report cards

1. Published 14 July 2026Mowden Junior School

   Primary, Darlington

   Report card, Jun 2026: 3 strong, 3 expected

2. Published 23 June 2026Haughton Academy

   Secondary, Darlington

   Report card, May 2026: 4 expected, 2 needs attention

3. Published 17 June 2026Firthmoor Primary School

   Primary, Darlington

   Report card, May 2026: 7 expected

4. Published 14 June 2026Springfield Academy

   Primary, Darlington

   Report card, Apr 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected

5. Published 29 April 2026Harrowgate Hill Primary School

   Primary, Darlington

   Report card, Feb 2026: 3 expected, 4 needs attention

6. Published 26 April 2026Gurney Pease Academy

   Primary, Darlington

   Report card, Feb 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention

7. Published 26 April 2026Hummersknott Academy

   Secondary, Darlington

   Report card, Feb 2026: 2 strong, 4 expected

8. Published 18 January 2026Polam Hall School

   Secondary, Darlington

   Report card, Nov 2025: 1 strong, 6 expected

Longest since inspection

Schools whose next inspection is expected within six months or is later than usual. How we estimate this.

1. Last inspected Mar 2022Whinfield Primary School

   Primary, Darlington

   School remains Good (Mar 2022)

2. Last inspected Apr 2022Reid Street Primary School

   Primary, Darlington

   School remains Good (Apr 2022)

3. Last inspected Jul 2022High Coniscliffe CofE Primary School

   Primary, Darlington

   Good (Jul 2022)

4. Last inspected Sep 2022Hurworth School

   Secondary, Darlington

   Good (Sep 2022)

5. Last inspected Sep 2022Mount Pleasant Primary School

   Primary, Darlington

   Good (Sep 2022)

6. Last inspected Oct 2022St John's Church of England Academy

   Primary, Darlington

   Outstanding (Oct 2022)

7. Last inspected Nov 2022Abbey Infants' School

   Primary, Darlington

   Good (Nov 2022)

8. Last inspected Dec 2022The Rydal Academy

   Primary, Darlington

   Good (Dec 2022)

9. Last inspected Jan 2023Mowden Infant School

   Primary, Darlington

   School remains Good (Jan 2023)

10. Last inspected Feb 2023St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School

    Primary, Darlington

    Good (Feb 2023)

11. Last inspected Feb 2023St. George's Church of England Academy

    Primary, Darlington

    Good (Feb 2023)

12. Last inspected Jun 2024Skerne Park Academy

    Primary, Darlington

    Requires improvement (Jun 2024)

Every school

• Primary schools in Darlington

  29 schools, A to Z

• Secondary schools in Darlington

  8 schools, A to Z

• Special schools in Darlington

  2 schools, A to Z

• Nursery schools in Darlington

  2 schools, A to Z

• Alternative provision in Darlington

  1 school, A to Z

Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.