Best 3 Primary schools in Darlington – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: St John's Church of England Academy (Primary) in Darlington; St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (Primary) in Darlington; Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School (Primary) in Darlington — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares St John's Church of England Academy, St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School. They are primary phase and academy converter and voluntary controlled school type located around Darlington, County Durham. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (St John's Church of England Academy), published Nov 2022. The lowest is 2 (St Augustine's Catholic Primary School), published Sep 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 200, combined total ≈ 650, typical FSM 20–25%, range 5–10%–35–40%; spread across trusts such as DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN LEARNING TRUST and BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST.

🔒 Export (Pro)

Attribute	St John's Church of England Academy DL1 4UB	St Augustine's Catholic Primary School DL3 7HP	Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School DL2 3NL
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location	Darlington County Durham DL1 4UB	Darlington County Durham DL3 7HP	Darlington County Durham DL2 3NL
Latest Ofsted	1 17 Nov 2022	2 18 Sep 2024	2 31 Jan 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	210	210	210
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN LEARNING TRUST	BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST	County Durham (840)
Website	www.stjohnsceacademy.co.uk	www.staugustines.bhcet.org.uk	www.staindrop-pri.durham.sch.uk
Telephone	01325380725	01325380819	01833660334
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

St John's Church of England Academy

DL1 4UB

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Darlington
County Durham
DL1 4UB
Ofsted: 1 17 Nov 2022
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN LEARNING TRUST
Website: www.stjohnsceacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01325380725

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

DL3 7HP

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Darlington
County Durham
DL3 7HP
Ofsted: 2 18 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Website: www.staugustines.bhcet.org.uk
Telephone: 01325380819

Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School

DL2 3NL

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Darlington
County Durham
DL2 3NL
Ofsted: 2 31 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: County Durham (840)
Website: www.staindrop-pri.durham.sch.uk
Telephone: 01833660334

Unlock Full School Data — Advanced Search & Exports

Apply deep filters (phase, type, trust, region, town, postcode-area) and export clean CSV/Excel/PDF reports — all ad-free and ready for your analysis.

Advanced filters Full dataset access CSV & Excel export Ad-free browsing

Upgrade to Pro today and lock in today’s rate — all future tools included.

See Pro plans Create account

Built for professionals

All the data you need — export-ready for reports, dashboards and presentations.

Full dataset access: pupil counts, FSM %, inspection history & more.
Export tools: one-click CSV, Excel & PDF for immediate download.
Search & filter across: region, district, city, county, local authority, trust, school type, gender, religion—and combinations.
Refine by metrics: number of pupils, capacity, % FSM, postcode-area & more.

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.