The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (108% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 453
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Darlington
- Trust
- LINGFIELD EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sam Hirst
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Alderman Leach Drive, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 2GF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMount Pleasant Primary School
Primary · 856m away
Wyvern Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Marchbank Free School
Free school · 1.7km away
Meadholme
Independent · 1.8km away
Mowden Junior School
Primary · 1.9km away
Mowden Infant School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is West Park Academy's Ofsted rating?
West Park Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend West Park Academy?
West Park Academy currently has 453 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does West Park Academy take?
West Park Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is West Park Academy?
West Park Academy is in Darlington, DL2 2GF, in the Darlington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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