Primary Schools by KS2 Results in Darlington (2025)
Primary schools ranked by the percentage of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Listed with official data; 28 schools in Darlington, North East. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North East.
- 181St Teresa's Catholic Primary SchoolDarlington · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 85% · 9% higher
- 285Hurworth Primary SchoolDarlington · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 83% · 13% higher
- 349Springfield AcademyDarlington · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 79% · 0% higher
- 479Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolDarlington · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 77% · 13% higher
- 578Mowden Junior SchoolDarlington · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 77% · 13% higher
- 675Abbey Junior SchoolDarlington · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 77% · 8% higher
- 762Mount Pleasant Primary SchoolDarlington · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 76% · 12% higher
- 875Bishopton Redmarshall CofE Primary SchoolBishopton · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 75% · 13% higher
- 953Gurney Pease AcademyDarlington · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 73% · 7% higher
- 1056Corporation Road Community Primary SchoolDarlington · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 71% · 10% higher
- 1166St Augustine's Catholic Primary SchoolDarlington · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 71% · 6% higher
- 1256St John's Church of England AcademyDarlington · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 70% · 10% higher
- 1373Heighington Church of England Primary SchoolNewton Aycliffe · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 69% · 17% higher
- 1455Heathfield Primary SchoolDarlington · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 68% · 10% higher
- 1549Whinfield Primary SchoolDarlington · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 68% · 3% higher
- 1669West Park AcademyDarlington · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 67% · 18% higher
- 1752St Bede's Catholic Primary SchoolDarlington · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 64% · 5% higher
- 1841Firthmoor Primary SchoolDarlington · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 62% · 9% higher
- 1951High Coniscliffe CofE Primary SchoolDarlington · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 62% · 8% higher
- 2043Polam Hall SchoolDarlington · Academy All-throughRWM expected: 59% · 6% higher
- 2138Reid Street Primary SchoolDarlington · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 57% · 7% higher
- 2238St. George's Church of England AcademyDarlington · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 57% · 4% higher
- 2325Northwood Primary SchoolDarlington · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 56% · 2% higher
- 2417Harrowgate Hill Primary SchoolDarlington · Local authority PrimaryRWM expected: 48% · 0% higher
- 2518The Rydal AcademyDarlington · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 46% · 4% higher
- 2618St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary SchoolDarlington · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 37% · 3% higher
- 2715Skerne Park AcademyDarlington · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 35% · 5% higher
- 285Red Hall Primary SchoolDarlington · Local authority PrimaryRWM expected: 25% · 0% higher
| # | School | Sector | RWM expected | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Darlington · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 85% · 9% higher | 81.0 Top 25% | 85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 342 |
| 2 | Hurworth Primary School Darlington · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 83% · 13% higher | 84.7 Top 10% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 218 |
| 3 | Springfield Academy Darlington · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 79% · 0% higher | 49.2 Lower 50% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 236 |
| 4 | Holy Family Catholic Primary School Darlington · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 77% · 13% higher | 78.5 Top 25% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 234 |
| 5 | Mowden Junior School Darlington · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 77% · 13% higher | 78.4 Top 25% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 295 |
| 6 | Abbey Junior School Darlington · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 77% · 8% higher | 75.0 Top 25% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 362 |
| 7 | Mount Pleasant Primary School Darlington · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 76% · 12% higher | 62.0 Top 50% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 259 |
| 8 | Bishopton Redmarshall CofE Primary School Bishopton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 75% · 13% higher | 75.2 Top 25% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 90 |
| 9 | Gurney Pease Academy Darlington · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 73% · 7% higher | 52.7 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 191 |
| 10 | Corporation Road Community Primary School Darlington · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 71% · 10% higher | 56.1 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 282 |
| 11 | St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Darlington · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 71% · 6% higher | 65.9 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 224 |
| 12 | St John's Church of England Academy Darlington · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 70% · 10% higher | 56.0 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 249 |
| 13 | Heighington Church of England Primary School Newton Aycliffe · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 69% · 17% higher | 72.6 Top 25% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 248 |
| 14 | Heathfield Primary School Darlington · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 68% · 10% higher | 55.2 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 439 |
| 15 | Whinfield Primary School Darlington · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 68% · 3% higher | 48.6 Lower 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 433 |
| 16 | West Park Academy Darlington · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 67% · 18% higher | 69.3 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 464 |
| 17 | St Bede's Catholic Primary School Darlington · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 64% · 5% higher | 52.1 Top 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 322 |
| 18 | Firthmoor Primary School Darlington · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 62% · 9% higher | 40.9 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 279 |
| 19 | High Coniscliffe CofE Primary School Darlington · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 62% · 8% higher | 50.8 Top 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 96 |
| 20 | Polam Hall School Darlington · All-through · Ages 4–16 | Academy | 59% · 6% higher | 43.3 Lower 50% | 44.6 Attainment 8 | 842 |
| 21 | Reid Street Primary School Darlington · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 57% · 7% higher | 37.9 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 364 |
| 22 | St. George's Church of England Academy Darlington · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 57% · 4% higher | 37.8 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 408 |
| 23 | Northwood Primary School Darlington · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 56% · 2% higher | 24.8 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 429 |
| 24 | Harrowgate Hill Primary School Darlington · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 48% · 0% higher | 17.1 Lower 50% | 48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 407 |
| 25 | The Rydal Academy Darlington · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 46% · 4% higher | 18.3 Lower 50% | 46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 584 |
| 26 | St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School Darlington · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 37% · 3% higher | 18.1 Lower 50% | 37% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 216 |
| 27 | Skerne Park Academy Darlington · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 35% · 5% higher | 14.7 Lower 50% | 35% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 248 |
| 28 | Red Hall Primary School Darlington · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 25% · 0% higher | 4.6 Lower 50% | 25% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 207 |
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School in Darlington leads the 2025 list of primary schools by ks2 results in Darlington with RWM expected 85% · 9% higher. Of the 28 schools shown, 26 are academy, 2 are local authority.
For the full picture see the wider North East primary schools by ks2 results 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 ks2 results school in Darlington?
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School in Darlington, North East ranks first among primary schools by ks2 results in Darlington with RWM expected 85% · 9% higher (Pupils on roll: 342).
How are primary schools by ks2 results in Darlington ranked?
Primary schools ranked by the percentage of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Figures are the most recent published by the national authority and matched to the school directory.
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.