Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Darlington 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 46 schools across Darlington. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

11%

Outstanding rate

64.3%

Avg KS2 SATs

34.9

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	George Dent Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
🥈	St John's Church of England Academy Primary	Outstanding	83	View school
🥉	St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	83	View school
4.	Hurworth Primary School Primary	Good	82	View school
5.	Borough Road Nursery School Nursery	Good	80	View school
6.	Pear Tree School Not applicable	Outstanding	80	View school
7.	Abbey Infants' School Primary	Good	80	View school
8.	Mowden Infant School Primary	Good	80	View school
9.	Springfield Academy Primary	Good	80	View school
10.	Abbey Junior School Primary	Good	79	View school
11.	Mowden Junior School Primary	Good	79	View school
12.	Holy Family Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	79	View school
13.	Mount Pleasant Primary School Primary	Good	78	View school
14.	Bishopton Redmarshall CofE Primary School Primary	Good	78	View school
15.	Gurney Pease Academy Primary	Good	77	View school
16.	St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	76	View school
17.	Corporation Road Community Primary School Primary	Good	76	View school
18.	Heighington Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	75	View school
19.	Heathfield Primary School Primary	Good	74	View school
20.	Whinfield Primary School Primary	Good	74	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Darlington?

There are 46 primary & secondary schools in Darlington, of which 5 (11%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Darlington?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Darlington is George Dent Nursery School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Darlington?

Primary and secondary school applications in Darlington are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Darlington council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Darlington?

11% of primary & secondary schools in Darlington are rated Outstanding and 85% are rated Good. 84.8% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.