The short version
Above-average SATs results.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 50
- Capacity
- 50%
- FSM
- 16.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Karen Whitaker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Low Road, Gainford, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 3DR
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool?
Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool currently has 50 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool take?
Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool?
Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool is in Darlington, DL2 3DR, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool have a sixth form?
No, Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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