The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 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
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 422
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 39.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Darlington
- Trust
- LINGFIELD EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Amy Young
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Pendleton Road South, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 2HF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRise Carr College
Pupil referral unit · 665m away
Gurney Pease Academy
Primary · 682m away
Harrowgate Hill Primary School
Primary · 814m away
Corporation Road Community Primary School
Primary · 993m away
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Beaumont Hill School
Special school · 1.3km away
Springfield Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Haughton Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Northwood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Northwood Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Northwood Primary School?
Northwood Primary School currently has 422 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Northwood Primary School take?
Northwood Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Northwood Primary School?
Northwood Primary School is in Darlington, DL1 2HF, in the Darlington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Northwood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Northwood Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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