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Schools in DL1

A postcode district in Darlington

  • Postcode district
  • 26 schools and nurseries

In short: DL1 is a postcode district in Darlington with 14 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 10 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries2614 primary · 4 secondary · 10 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in DL1

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All DL1 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in DL1

14 in DL1, best first

Whinfield Primary School

Darlington, DL1 3HT · Academy · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

60 first choices, 60 offers made

Met the standard at 1168%

England 62%

Days missed
4.7%
Pupils
433
Pupils per teacher
21.7
View school Whinfield Primary School
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Top Secondary Schools in DL1

4 in DL1, best first

Polam Hall School

Darlington, DL1 5PA · All-through · Ages 4 to 16

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results below the England average.

101 first choices, 107 offers made

Met the standard at 1159%

England 62%

Days missed
8.0%
Pupils
842
Pupils per teacher
18.4
View school Polam Hall School

Haughton Academy

Darlington, DL1 2AN · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 2 areas

Results below the England average.

181 first choices, 187 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1642.3

England 46.2

Days missed
9.3%
Pupils
854
Pupils per teacher
16.8
View school Haughton Academy
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Nurseries in DL1

10 in DL1, highest Ofsted grade first

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Sixth Forms in DL1

1 in DL1, by the school's Eduscope score

Beaumont Hill Academy

Darlington, DL1 2AN · Academy · All-through · Ages 2 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
7.8%
Pupils
399
Pupils per teacher
7.1
View school Beaumont Hill Academy

Special Schools in DL1

1 in DL1. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Beaumont Hill Academy

Darlington, DL1 2AN · Academy · All-through · Ages 2 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
7.8%
Pupils
399
Pupils per teacher
7.1
View school Beaumont Hill Academy
The map

Every school in DL1, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Borough Road Nursery School, GoodRed Hall Primary School, Good in every areaSt Aidan's Church of England Academy, GoodSpringfield Academy, Expected standard or betterHaughton Academy, Needs attention in 2 areasBeaumont Hill Academy, GoodFirthmoor Primary School, Expected standard in every areaSt John's Church of England Academy, OutstandingHeathfield Primary School, GoodGurney Pease Academy, Needs attention in 3 areasSt Bede's Catholic Primary School, Good in every areaThe Rydal Academy, GoodSkerne Park Academy, Requires improvementPolam Hall School, Expected standard or betterNorthwood Primary School, GoodSt Teresa's Catholic Primary School, GoodWhinfield Primary School, GoodLittle Lingfields Limited, GoodMaidendale Nursery, GoodEastbourne Pre-School, GoodBroadway Daycare, GoodThe Play Hut, GoodSecret Garden Day Nursery, GoodBig Kids Little Kids Nursery and out of School Club, GoodDarlington College Childcare Centre, GoodParkside Childcare, Outstanding
  • Outstanding2
  • Good16
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not graded yet7
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

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What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every DL1 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

DL1 has 26 schools and nurseries.

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

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How many schools are in DL1?

DL1 has 26 schools, including 14 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 10 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in DL1?

The highest-ranked schools in DL1 on Eduscope are St John's Church of England Academy, Whinfield Primary School, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

How do I choose the right school in DL1?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 26 schools in DL1 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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