The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Further education
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Ages
- 16–99
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
Governance
- Local authority
- Darlington
- Head
- Mr David Gartland (Principal)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Good
13 official reports linked on this page, including 12 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Monitoring visit
January 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Curriculum and development visit
December 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Inspection
April 2005 | Inspection
Location
Central Park, Haughton Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 1DR
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Darlington College's Ofsted rating?
Darlington College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
What ages does Darlington College take?
Darlington College caters for pupils aged 16 to 99. It is classified as a 16 plus school.
Where is Darlington College?
Darlington College is in Darlington, DL1 1DR, in the Darlington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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