The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 386
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 29.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Darlington
- Trust
- THE EDUCATION VILLAGE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Paula Ayto (Principal)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Reid Street, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 6EX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGeorge Dent Nursery School
Nursery · 462m away
Meadholme
Independent · 508m away
Corporation Road Community Primary School
Primary · 543m away
Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College
16 plus · 800m away
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Abbey Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Northwood Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Reid Street Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Reid Street Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Reid Street Primary School?
Reid Street Primary School currently has 386 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Reid Street Primary School take?
Reid Street Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Reid Street Primary School?
Reid Street Primary School is in Darlington, DL3 6EX, in the Darlington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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