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; 29 schools in Darlington, North East. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North East.
- 190Ingleton CofE Primary SchoolDarlington · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 89% · 22% higher
- 281St Teresa's Catholic Primary SchoolDarlington · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 85% · 9% higher
- 388Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary SchoolDarlington · Local authority PrimaryRWM expected: 84% · 31% higher
- 485Hurworth Primary SchoolDarlington · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 83% · 13% higher
- 549Springfield AcademyDarlington · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 79% · 0% higher
- 679Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolDarlington · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 77% · 13% higher
- 778Mowden Junior SchoolDarlington · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 77% · 13% higher
- 875Abbey Junior SchoolDarlington · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 77% · 8% higher
- 962Mount Pleasant Primary SchoolDarlington · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 76% · 12% higher
- 1053Gurney Pease AcademyDarlington · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 73% · 7% higher
- 1156Corporation Road Community Primary SchoolDarlington · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 71% · 10% higher
- 1266St Augustine's Catholic Primary SchoolDarlington · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 71% · 6% higher
- 1356St John's Church of England AcademyDarlington · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 70% · 10% 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
- 1764Gainford Church of England Primary School and PreschoolDarlington · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 67% · 17% higher
- 1852St Bede's Catholic Primary SchoolDarlington · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 64% · 5% higher
- 1941Firthmoor Primary SchoolDarlington · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 62% · 9% higher
- 2051High Coniscliffe CofE Primary SchoolDarlington · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 62% · 8% higher
- 2143Polam Hall SchoolDarlington · Academy All-throughRWM expected: 59% · 6% higher
- 2238Reid Street Primary SchoolDarlington · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 57% · 7% higher
- 2338St. George's Church of England AcademyDarlington · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 57% · 4% higher
- 2425Northwood Primary SchoolDarlington · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 56% · 2% higher
- 2517Harrowgate Hill Primary SchoolDarlington · Local authority PrimaryRWM expected: 48% · 0% higher
- 2618The Rydal AcademyDarlington · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 46% · 4% higher
- 2718St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary SchoolDarlington · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 37% · 3% higher
- 2815Skerne Park AcademyDarlington · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 35% · 5% higher
- 295Red Hall Primary SchoolDarlington · Local authority PrimaryRWM expected: 25% · 0% higher
| # | School | Sector | RWM expected | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ingleton CofE Primary School Darlington · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 89% · 22% higher | 89.6 Top 10% | 89% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48 |
| 2 | 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 |
| 3 | Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School Darlington · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 84% · 31% higher | 87.8 Top 10% | 84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 179 |
| 4 | Hurworth Primary School Darlington · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 83% · 13% higher | 84.7 Top 10% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 218 |
| 5 | Springfield Academy Darlington · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 79% · 0% higher | 49.2 Lower 50% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 236 |
| 6 | Holy Family Catholic Primary School Darlington · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 77% · 13% higher | 78.5 Top 25% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 234 |
| 7 | Mowden Junior School Darlington · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 77% · 13% higher | 78.4 Top 25% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 295 |
| 8 | Abbey Junior School Darlington · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 77% · 8% higher | 75.0 Top 25% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 362 |
| 9 | Mount Pleasant Primary School Darlington · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 76% · 12% higher | 62.0 Top 50% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 259 |
| 10 | Gurney Pease Academy Darlington · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 73% · 7% higher | 52.7 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 191 |
| 11 | Corporation Road Community Primary School Darlington · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 71% · 10% higher | 56.1 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 282 |
| 12 | 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 |
| 13 | 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 |
| 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 | Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool Darlington · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 67% · 17% higher | 64.3 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 42 |
| 18 | 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 |
| 19 | Firthmoor Primary School Darlington · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 62% · 9% higher | 40.9 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 279 |
| 20 | High Coniscliffe CofE Primary School Darlington · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 62% · 8% higher | 50.8 Top 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 96 |
| 21 | Polam Hall School Darlington · All-through · Ages 4–16 | Academy | 59% · 6% higher | 43.3 Lower 50% | 44.6 Attainment 8 | 842 |
| 22 | Reid Street Primary School Darlington · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 57% · 7% higher | 37.9 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 364 |
| 23 | 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 |
| 24 | Northwood Primary School Darlington · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 56% · 2% higher | 24.8 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 429 |
| 25 | Harrowgate Hill Primary School Darlington · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 48% · 0% higher | 17.1 Lower 50% | 48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 407 |
| 26 | The Rydal Academy Darlington · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 46% · 4% higher | 18.3 Lower 50% | 46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 584 |
| 27 | 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 |
| 28 | Skerne Park Academy Darlington · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 35% · 5% higher | 14.7 Lower 50% | 35% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 248 |
| 29 | Red Hall Primary School Darlington · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 25% · 0% higher | 4.6 Lower 50% | 25% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 207 |
Ingleton CofE Primary School in Darlington leads the 2025 list of primary schools by ks2 results in Darlington with RWM expected 89% · 22% higher. Of the 29 schools shown, 26 are academy, 3 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?
Ingleton CofE Primary School in Darlington, North East ranks first among primary schools by ks2 results in Darlington with RWM expected 89% · 22% higher (Pupils on roll: 48).
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.