Darlington secondary schools league table 2025
Secondary and all-through schools teaching Key Stages 3 and 4. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 8 schools in Darlington, North East. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North East.
- 176Carmel CollegeDarlington · Academy Secondary53.5 Attainment 8 · 1,367 students
- 266Hummersknott AcademyDarlington · Academy Secondary47.8 Attainment 8 · 1,215 students
- 365Hurworth SchoolDarlington · Academy Secondary49.1 Attainment 8 · 621 students
- 443Polam Hall SchoolDarlington · Academy All-through44.6 Attainment 8 · 842 students
- 540Longfield AcademyDarlington · Academy Secondary42.8 Attainment 8 · 660 students
- 630St Aidan's Church of England AcademyDarlington · Academy Secondary40.0 Attainment 8 · 587 students
- 724Haughton AcademyDarlington · Academy Secondary38.0 Attainment 8 · 854 students
- 819Wyvern AcademyDarlington · Academy Secondary37.7 Attainment 8 · 464 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carmel College Darlington · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 75.6 Top 25% | 53.5 Attainment 8 | 1,367 |
| 2 | Hummersknott Academy Darlington · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 65.5 Top 50% | 47.8 Attainment 8 | 1,215 |
| 3 | Hurworth School Darlington · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 65.3 Top 50% | 49.1 Attainment 8 | 621 |
| 4 | Polam Hall School Darlington · All-through · Ages 4–16 | Academy | 43.3 Lower 50% | 44.6 Attainment 8 | 842 |
| 5 | Longfield Academy Darlington · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 39.8 Lower 50% | 42.8 Attainment 8 | 660 |
| 6 | St Aidan's Church of England Academy Darlington · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 30.1 Lower 50% | 40.0 Attainment 8 | 587 |
| 7 | Haughton Academy Darlington · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 24.0 Lower 50% | 38.0 Attainment 8 | 854 |
| 8 | Wyvern Academy Darlington · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 18.5 Lower 50% | 37.7 Attainment 8 | 464 |
Carmel College in Darlington leads the 2025 list of secondary schools in Darlington with a Success Index (England) of 75.6. Of the 8 schools shown, 8 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider North East secondary schools league table, every school on the Darlington page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best secondary school in Darlington?
Carmel College in Darlington, North East ranks first among secondary schools in Darlington with a Success Index (England) of 75.6 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 1,367).
How are secondary schools in Darlington ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.