Darlington academies & free schools league table 2025
State-funded schools run by academy trusts. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 34 schools in Darlington, North East. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North East.
- 198Abbey Infants' SchoolDarlington · Academy Primary– · 264 students
- 285Hurworth Primary SchoolDarlington · Academy Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 218 students
- 385Mowden Infant SchoolDarlington · Academy Primary– · 169 students
- 481St Teresa's Catholic Primary SchoolDarlington · Academy Primary85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 342 students
- 579Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolDarlington · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 234 students
- 678Mowden Junior SchoolDarlington · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 295 students
- 776Carmel CollegeDarlington · Academy Secondary53.5 Attainment 8 · 1,367 students
- 875Abbey Junior SchoolDarlington · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 362 students
- 969West Park AcademyDarlington · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 464 students
- 1066St Augustine's Catholic Primary SchoolDarlington · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 224 students
- 1166Hummersknott AcademyDarlington · Academy Secondary47.8 Attainment 8 · 1,215 students
- 1265Hurworth SchoolDarlington · Academy Secondary49.1 Attainment 8 · 621 students
- 1362Mount Pleasant Primary SchoolDarlington · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 259 students
- 1456Corporation Road Community Primary SchoolDarlington · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 282 students
- 1556St John's Church of England AcademyDarlington · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 249 students
- 1655Heathfield Primary SchoolDarlington · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 439 students
- 1753Gurney Pease AcademyDarlington · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 191 students
- 1852St Bede's Catholic Primary SchoolDarlington · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 322 students
- 1951High Coniscliffe CofE Primary SchoolDarlington · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 96 students
- 2049Springfield AcademyDarlington · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 236 students
- 2149Whinfield Primary SchoolDarlington · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 433 students
- 2247Staindrop AcademyDarlington · Academy Secondary45.6 Attainment 8 · 504 students
- 2343Polam Hall SchoolDarlington · Academy All-through44.6 Attainment 8 · 842 students
- 2441Firthmoor Primary SchoolDarlington · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 279 students
- 2540Longfield AcademyDarlington · Academy Secondary42.8 Attainment 8 · 660 students
- 2638Reid Street Primary SchoolDarlington · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 364 students
- 2738St. George's Church of England AcademyDarlington · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 408 students
- 2830St Aidan's Church of England AcademyDarlington · Academy Secondary40.0 Attainment 8 · 587 students
- 2925Northwood Primary SchoolDarlington · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 429 students
- 3024Haughton AcademyDarlington · Academy Secondary38.0 Attainment 8 · 854 students
- 3119Wyvern AcademyDarlington · Academy Secondary37.7 Attainment 8 · 464 students
- 3218The Rydal AcademyDarlington · Academy Primary46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 584 students
- 3318St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary SchoolDarlington · Academy Primary37% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 216 students
- 3415Skerne Park AcademyDarlington · Academy Primary35% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 248 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abbey Infants' School Darlington · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Academy | 98.3 Top 5% | – | 264 |
| 2 | Hurworth Primary School Darlington · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 84.7 Top 10% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 218 |
| 3 | Mowden Infant School Darlington · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Academy | 84.6 Top 10% | – | 169 |
| 4 | St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Darlington · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 81.0 Top 25% | 85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 342 |
| 5 | Holy Family Catholic Primary School Darlington · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 78.5 Top 25% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 234 |
| 6 | Mowden Junior School Darlington · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 78.4 Top 25% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 295 |
| 7 | Carmel College Darlington · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 75.6 Top 25% | 53.5 Attainment 8 | 1,367 |
| 8 | Abbey Junior School Darlington · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 75.0 Top 25% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 362 |
| 9 | West Park Academy Darlington · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 69.3 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 464 |
| 10 | St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Darlington · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 65.9 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 224 |
| 11 | Hummersknott Academy Darlington · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 65.5 Top 50% | 47.8 Attainment 8 | 1,215 |
| 12 | Hurworth School Darlington · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 65.3 Top 50% | 49.1 Attainment 8 | 621 |
| 13 | Mount Pleasant Primary School Darlington · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 62.0 Top 50% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 259 |
| 14 | Corporation Road Community Primary School Darlington · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 56.1 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 282 |
| 15 | St John's Church of England Academy Darlington · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 56.0 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 249 |
| 16 | Heathfield Primary School Darlington · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 55.2 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 439 |
| 17 | Gurney Pease Academy Darlington · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 52.7 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 191 |
| 18 | St Bede's Catholic Primary School Darlington · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 52.1 Top 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 322 |
| 19 | High Coniscliffe CofE Primary School Darlington · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 50.8 Top 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 96 |
| 20 | Springfield Academy Darlington · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 49.2 Lower 50% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 236 |
| 21 | Whinfield Primary School Darlington · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 48.6 Lower 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 433 |
| 22 | Staindrop Academy Darlington · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 47.4 Lower 50% | 45.6 Attainment 8 | 504 |
| 23 | Polam Hall School Darlington · All-through · Ages 4–16 | Academy | 43.3 Lower 50% | 44.6 Attainment 8 | 842 |
| 24 | Firthmoor Primary School Darlington · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 40.9 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 279 |
| 25 | Longfield Academy Darlington · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 39.8 Lower 50% | 42.8 Attainment 8 | 660 |
| 26 | Reid Street Primary School Darlington · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 37.9 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 364 |
| 27 | St. George's Church of England Academy Darlington · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 37.8 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 408 |
| 28 | St Aidan's Church of England Academy Darlington · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 30.1 Lower 50% | 40.0 Attainment 8 | 587 |
| 29 | Northwood Primary School Darlington · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 24.8 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 429 |
| 30 | Haughton Academy Darlington · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 24.0 Lower 50% | 38.0 Attainment 8 | 854 |
| 31 | Wyvern Academy Darlington · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 18.5 Lower 50% | 37.7 Attainment 8 | 464 |
| 32 | The Rydal Academy Darlington · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 18.3 Lower 50% | 46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 584 |
| 33 | St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School Darlington · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 18.1 Lower 50% | 37% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 216 |
| 34 | Skerne Park Academy Darlington · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 14.7 Lower 50% | 35% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 248 |
Abbey Infants' School in Darlington leads the 2025 list of academies & free schools in Darlington with a Success Index (England) of 98.3. Of the 34 schools shown, 34 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider North East academies & free 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 academies school in Darlington?
Abbey Infants' School in Darlington, North East ranks first among academies & free schools in Darlington with a Success Index (England) of 98.3 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 264).
How are academies & free 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.