- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
5 first choices, 5 offers made
Met the standard at 1189%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 2.8%
- Pupils
- 48
- Pupils per teacher
- 12.7
Schools in DL2
A postcode district in Darlington
- Postcode district
- 21 schools and nurseries
In short: DL2 is a postcode district in Darlington with 11 primary schools, 6 secondary schools and 7 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2111 primary · 6 secondary · 7 nurseries
Top-rated
All DL2 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in DL2
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.
Top Primary Schools in DL2
11 in DL2, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
29 first choices, 29 offers made
Met the standard at 1184%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.1%
- Pupils
- 179
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.2
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
13 first choices, 13 offers made
Met the standard at 1192%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.2%
- Pupils
- 117
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.5
Top Secondary Schools in DL2
6 in DL2, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
110 first choices, 118 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1642.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.6%
- Pupils
- 621
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.8
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results close to the England average.
94 first choices, 95 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.1%
- Pupils
- 504
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.3
Nurseries in DL2
7 in DL2, highest Ofsted grade first
Little Acorns
Darlington, DL2 2ET · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Kids 1st - Darlington
Darlington, DL2 2GF · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Kids Planet High Bank
Darlington, DL2 2QE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in DL2
1 in DL2, by the school's Eduscope score
Pear Tree School
Darlington, DL2 2UQ · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 18
- ISI:Inspected
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 15
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Special Schools in DL2
4 in DL2. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services
Darlington, DL2 2AD · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 70
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Oakwood Learning Centre
Darlington, DL2 2UH · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 18
- Ofsted:Strong standard or better
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 14
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Pear Tree School
Darlington, DL2 2UQ · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 18
- ISI:Inspected
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 15
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in DL2
4 in DL2. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services
Darlington, DL2 2AD · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 70
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Oakwood Learning Centre
Darlington, DL2 2UH · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 18
- Ofsted:Strong standard or better
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 14
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Pear Tree School
Darlington, DL2 2UQ · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 18
- ISI:Inspected
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 15
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in DL2, 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.
- Outstanding2
- Good14
- Not graded yet5
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in DL2 sit in 3 council areas. Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every DL2 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
DL2 has 21 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.
Keep up with schools in DL2
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about DL2
Nearby areas
How many schools are in DL2?
DL2 has 21 schools, including 11 primary schools, 6 secondary schools, 7 nurseries, 4 independent schools, 4 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in DL2?
The highest-ranked schools in DL2 on Eduscope are Ingleton CofE Primary School, Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School, Croft Church of England 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 many private schools are in DL2?
There are 4 independent schools in DL2, all special schools for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare them on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in DL2?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 21 schools in DL2 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.