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Firthmoor Primary School

Primary school in Darlington. Report card, May 2026: 7 expected.

Latest inspection: report card, area by area

Inspected 6 May 2026, report published 17 June 2026.

Grades for each area
AreaGradeAcross England
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard62% of schools with a report card got this
AchievementExpected standard54% of schools with a report card got this
Attendance and behaviourExpected standard53% of schools with a report card got this
Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard55% of schools with a report card got this
InclusionExpected standard55% of schools with a report card got this
Leadership and governanceExpected standard62% of schools with a report card got this
Early yearsExpected standard61% of schools with a report card got this
SafeguardingMetMeets the standards for keeping children safe

What these grades mean

Expected standard
Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.

Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.

Next inspection: around May 2030

The last inspection was in May 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.

An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.

Nearby primary schools

  1. 0.3 milesSt Teresa's Catholic Primary School

    Primary, Darlington

    School remains Good (Feb 2024)

  2. 0.4 milesSt John's Church of England Academy

    Primary, Darlington

    Outstanding (Oct 2022)

  3. 0.7 milesThe Rydal Academy

    Primary, Darlington

    Good (Dec 2022)

  4. 0.8 milesHeathfield Primary School

    Primary, Darlington

    Standards maintained (Feb 2025)

  5. 1.2 milesSkerne Park Academy

    Primary, Darlington

    Requires improvement (Jun 2024)

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