Which is the best primary school in Darlington?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Croft Church of England Primary School ranks first of 29 ranked primary schools in Darlington, with 92% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Darlington ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Darlington?

29 primary schools in Darlington published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Darlington, ranked

The 29 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Croft Church of England Primary School
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15%

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92%

expected standard
2
Ingleton CofE Primary School
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22%

higher standard

89%

expected standard
3
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
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9%

higher standard

85%

expected standard
4
Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

31%

higher standard

84%

expected standard
5
Hurworth Primary School
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13%

higher standard

83%

expected standard
6
Springfield Academy
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0%

higher standard

79%

expected standard
7
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
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13%

higher standard

77%

expected standard
8
Mowden Junior School
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13%

higher standard

77%

expected standard
9
Abbey Junior School
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8%

higher standard

77%

expected standard
10
Mount Pleasant Primary School
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12%

higher standard

76%

expected standard
11
Gurney Pease Academy
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7%

higher standard

73%

expected standard
12
Corporation Road Community Primary School
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10%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
13
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
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6%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
14
St John's Church of England Academy
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10%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
15
Heathfield Primary School
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10%

higher standard

68%

expected standard
16
Whinfield Primary School
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3%

higher standard

68%

expected standard
17
West Park Academy
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18%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
18
Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool
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17%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
19
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
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5%

higher standard

64%

expected standard
20
Firthmoor Primary School
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9%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
21
High Coniscliffe CofE Primary School
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8%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
22
Polam Hall School
Free schools

6%

higher standard

59%

expected standard
23
Reid Street Primary School
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7%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
24
Northwood Primary School
Academy sponsor led

2%

higher standard

56%

expected standard
25
Harrowgate Hill Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

48%

expected standard
26
The Rydal Academy
Academy sponsor led

4%

higher standard

46%

expected standard
27
St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School
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3%

higher standard

37%

expected standard
28
Skerne Park Academy
Academy sponsor led

5%

higher standard

35%

expected standard
29
Red Hall Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

25%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Darlington?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Croft Church of England Primary School ranks first of 29 ranked primary schools in Darlington, with 92% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Darlington ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Darlington?: 29 primary schools in Darlington published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.