The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 51% 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
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 197
- Capacity
- 72%
- FSM
- 50.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Darlington
- Trust
- THE EDUCATION VILLAGE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Joanne Davison (Chief Executive)
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
Dodsworth Street, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 2NG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorthwood Primary School
Primary · 716m away
Beaumont Hill School
Special school · 994m away
Springfield Academy
Primary · 994m away
Haughton Academy
Secondary · 994m away
Beaumont Hill Academy
Academy · 994m away
Corporation Road Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Aidan's Church of England Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Borough Road Nursery School
Nursery · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Gurney Pease Academy's Ofsted rating?
Gurney Pease Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Gurney Pease Academy?
Gurney Pease Academy currently has 197 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gurney Pease Academy take?
Gurney Pease Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Gurney Pease Academy?
Gurney Pease Academy is in Darlington, DL1 2NG, in the Darlington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gurney Pease Academy have a sixth form?
No, Gurney Pease Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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