- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
Met the standard at 1177%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.3%
- Pupils
- 295
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.0
Schools in DL3
A postcode district in Darlington
- Postcode district
- 31 schools and nurseries
In short: DL3 is a postcode district in Darlington with 13 primary schools, 6 secondary schools and 12 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3113 primary · 6 secondary · 12 nurseries
Top-rated
All DL3 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in DL3
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 DL3
13 in DL3, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
17 first choices, 22 offers made
Met the standard at 1171%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 2.8%
- Pupils
- 224
- Pupils per teacher
- 26.7
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
Met the standard at 1177%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.8%
- Pupils
- 362
- Pupils per teacher
- 28.2
Top Secondary Schools in DL3
6 in DL3, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results above the England average.
305 first choices, 216 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1652.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.9%
- Pupils
- 1,367
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.5
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results above the England average.
205 first choices, 247 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1650.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.7%
- Pupils
- 1,215
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.3
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results below the England average.
122 first choices, 130 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1639.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.0%
- Pupils
- 660
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.3
Nurseries in DL3
12 in DL3, highest Ofsted grade first
All Saints Blackwell Pre-School
Darlington, DL3 8DT · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
George Dent Nursery School
Darlington, DL3 7PY · State · Nursery · Ages 2 to 5
- Ofsted:Outstanding
No published results yet.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 97
- Pupils per teacher
- 48.5
The Outdoor Pre-School
Darlington, DL3 8JA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in DL3
2 in DL3, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results above the England average.
305 first choices, 216 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1652.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.9%
- Pupils
- 1,367
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.5
Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College
Darlington, DL3 7AU · Academy · Sixth Form · Ages 16 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
No published results yet.
Special Schools in DL3
2 in DL3. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Embleton View
Dl3 8tf · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 18
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 34
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Marchbank Free School
Darlington, DL3 9BL · Primary · Ages 5 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 7.5%
- Pupils
- 63
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.3
Private Schools in DL3
1 in DL3. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Embleton View
Dl3 8tf · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 18
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 34
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in DL3, 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.
- Outstanding4
- Good19
- Not graded yet8
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.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every DL3 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
DL3 has 31 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 DL3
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 DL3
Nearby areas
How many schools are in DL3?
DL3 has 31 schools, including 13 primary schools, 6 secondary schools, 12 nurseries, 1 independent school, 2 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 DL3?
The highest-ranked schools in DL3 on Eduscope are Mowden Junior School, Carmel College, St Augustine'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 many private schools are in DL3?
There is 1 independent school in DL3, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in DL3?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 31 schools in DL3 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.