Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Darlington, North East DL2 3NL · County Durham
#53 of 811 primary schools in North East
#1071 of 15,697 nationally
About Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School is a local authority primary located in Darlington, in the County Durham local authority of North East, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 179 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 87.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of primary schools in England and 53rd of 811 ranked primary schools in North East. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (98th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (62th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 179; capacity filled 85.2%.
There are 40 schools in Darlington; Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School ranks 3rd of 39 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)84%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)31%
- 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%)16.4%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 179
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 16.4%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 85.2%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 84%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 31%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Staindrop Academy
Darlington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
504 students · 996 m away
Ingleton CofE Primary School
Darlington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
48 students · 3.8 km away
Cockfield Primary School
Bishop Auckland · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
115 students · 3.8 km away
Evenwood Church of England Primary School
Bishop Auckland · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
97 students · 5.0 km away
Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool
Darlington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
42 students · 5.2 km away
Ramshaw Primary School
Bishop Auckland · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
54 students · 5.6 km away
Butterknowle Primary School
Bishop Auckland · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
54 students · 5.7 km away
Copeland Road Primary School
Bishop Auckland · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
130 students · 7.1 km away
Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery
Bishop Auckland · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
161 students · 7.4 km away
Teesdale School and Sixth Form
Barnard Castle · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
684 students · 8.1 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Lambton Primary School
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179 students
William Cassidi Church of England Aided Primary School
Stockton-on-Tees · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
179 students
The Grove Primary School
Consett · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
179 students
Leadgate Primary School - Split Site
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180 students
Kirk Merrington Primary School
Spennymoor · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
180 students
Washingwell Community Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
181 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School a good school?
Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 87.8 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England) and ranks #53 of 811 in North East. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School rank in North East?
Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School ranks #53 of 811 primary schools in North East and #1071 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School?
Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School had 179 students in 2025.
Is Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.