The short version
Average SATs results. 78% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 53% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 283
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 53.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Darlington
- Trust
- NORTHERN LIGHTS LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Helen Ashton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Ingleby Moor Crescent, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 4RW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 517m away
The Rydal Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Heathfield Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Aidan's Church of England Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Skerne Park Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
Borough Road Nursery School
Nursery · 2.0km away
Red Hall Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Polam Hall School
All-through · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Firthmoor Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Firthmoor Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Firthmoor Primary School?
Firthmoor Primary School currently has 283 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Firthmoor Primary School take?
Firthmoor Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Firthmoor Primary School?
Firthmoor Primary School is in Darlington, DL1 4RW, in the Darlington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Firthmoor Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Firthmoor Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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