The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 440
- Capacity
- 62%
- FSM
- 30.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Darlington
- Head
- Mrs Amanda Abbott (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Location
Thompson Street West, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 0HZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLongfield Academy
Secondary · 377m away
Rise Carr College
Pupil referral unit · 753m away
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 756m away
Northwood Primary School
Primary · 841m away
Gurney Pease Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Beaumont Hill School
Special school · 1.5km away
Springfield Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Haughton Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Harrowgate Hill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Harrowgate Hill Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harrowgate Hill Primary School?
Harrowgate Hill Primary School currently has 440 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harrowgate Hill Primary School take?
Harrowgate Hill Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Harrowgate Hill Primary School?
Harrowgate Hill Primary School is in Darlington, DL3 0HZ, in the Darlington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harrowgate Hill Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Harrowgate Hill Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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