The short version
Average GCSE results. 80% capacity. Rated Inadequate by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.8
1.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
44%
2.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
24%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 155 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
31% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 60 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 721
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 36.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Darlington
- Trust
- NORTHERN ARCH LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Angela Sweeten
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Longfield Road, Darlington, DL3 0HT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHarrowgate Hill Primary School
Primary · 377m away
Rise Carr College
Pupil referral unit · 741m away
Northwood Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Gurney Pease Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Corporation Road Community Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Reid Street Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Beaumont Hill School
Special school · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Longfield Academy's Ofsted rating?
Longfield Academy was rated Inadequate at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Longfield Academy?
Longfield Academy currently has 721 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Longfield Academy take?
Longfield Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Longfield Academy?
Longfield Academy is in Darlington, DL3 0HT, in the Darlington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Longfield Academy have a sixth form?
No, Longfield Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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