Schools near DL2
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12 state primary schools within 2 miles and 9 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of DL2, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown. i
State primary schools near DL2
12 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of DL2, ranked by what matters to you.
- 78of 100
Places reached 0.81 miles in 2026 · results: top 20% in England · Ofsted: Good (2022)
How it scored 78
- Resultsmatters16.2 of 20 points
Top 20% of 14,817 state schools in England: 76% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, September 2022: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters11 of 20 points
0.90 miles from the middle of DL2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters17.8 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 0.81 miles away; this school is 0.90 miles from the middle of DL2, further than that. Darlington Borough Council
- Attendance and behavioura little8 of 10 points
Pupils missed 5.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little9.6 of 10 points
Classes average 20.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 72of 100
Places reached 1.12 miles in 2026 · 0.36 miles · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023)
How it scored 72
- Resultsmatters10 of 20 points
No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in January 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters16.4 of 20 points
0.36 miles from the middle of DL2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 1.12 miles away; this school is 0.36 miles from the middle of DL2, closer than that. Darlington Borough Council
- Attendance and behavioura little7.1 of 10 points
Pupils missed 3.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little3.2 of 10 points
Classes average 28.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 67of 100
Places reached 2.55 miles in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2024) · results: top 42% in England
How it scored 67
- Resultsmatters11.7 of 20 points
Top 42% of 14,817 state schools in England: 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in March 2024: School remains Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters6.1 of 20 points
1.4 miles from the middle of DL2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 2.55 miles away; this school is 1.39 miles from the middle of DL2, closer than that. Darlington Borough Council
- Attendance and behavioura little7.4 of 10 points
Pupils missed 4.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little6.4 of 10 points
Classes average 24.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · results: top 31% in England
How it scored 66
- Resultsmatters13.9 of 20 points
Top 31% of 14,817 state schools in England: 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, July 2024: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters5.7 of 20 points
1.4 miles from the middle of DL2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little5.2 of 10 points
Pupils missed 2.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little5.9 of 10 points
Classes average 24.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 64of 100
0.30 miles · results: top 17% in England · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area expected standard
How it scored 64
- Resultsmatters16.8 of 20 points
Top 17% of 14,817 state schools in England: 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points
Ofsted report card, June 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted
- Distancematters17 of 20 points
0.30 miles from the middle of DL2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters10 of 20 points
We hold no offer figures for Year 3 at this school. It counts at the middle.
- Attendance and behavioura little7.9 of 10 points
Pupils missed 3.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little2.1 of 10 points
Classes average 29.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 63of 100
Places reached 2.88 miles in 2025 · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 0.92 miles
How it scored 63
- Resultsmatters10 of 20 points
No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, November 2022: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters10.8 of 20 points
0.92 miles from the middle of DL2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2025 the last Reception place went to a home 2.88 miles away; this school is 0.92 miles from the middle of DL2, closer than that. Darlington Borough Council
- Attendance and behavioura little2.6 of 10 points
Pupils missed 3.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 2.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little4.6 of 10 points
Classes average 26.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 61of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2022) · absence 5.0% (similar schools 5.3%)
How it scored 61
- Resultsmatters6.5 of 20 points
Better than 32% of 14,817 state schools in England: 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in April 2022: School remains Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters6.5 of 20 points
1.4 miles from the middle of DL2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little6.8 of 10 points
Pupils missed 5.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little6.7 of 10 points
Classes average 24.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Results: top 17% in England · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · 0.87 miles
How it scored 58
- Resultsmatters16.8 of 20 points
Top 17% of 14,817 state schools in England: 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in October 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters11.3 of 20 points
0.87 miles from the middle of DL2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters5 of 20 points
In 2026 not every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place: 30 of 38. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little6.8 of 10 points
Pupils missed 4.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little2.9 of 10 points
Classes average 28.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 58of 100
Results: top 17% in England · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · 0.86 miles
How it scored 58
- Resultsmatters16.8 of 20 points
Top 17% of 14,817 state schools in England: 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in June 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters11.4 of 20 points
0.86 miles from the middle of DL2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters10 of 20 points
We hold no offer figures for Year 3 at this school. It counts at the middle.
- Attendance and behavioura little2.8 of 10 points
Pupils missed 3.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little1.8 of 10 points
Classes average 29.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Places reached 2.93 miles in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 0.73 miles
How it scored 57
- Resultsmatters1 of 20 points
Better than 5% of 14,817 state schools in England: 37% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, February 2023: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters12.7 of 20 points
0.73 miles from the middle of DL2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 2.93 miles away; this school is 0.73 miles from the middle of DL2, closer than that. Darlington Borough Council
- Attendance and behavioura little4.2 of 10 points
Pupils missed 4.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 2.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little4.2 of 10 points
Classes average 27.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
State secondary schools near DL2
9 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of DL2, ranked by what matters to you.
- 77of 100
Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 0.47 miles · results: top 22% in England
How it scored 77
- Resultsmatters15.8 of 20 points
Top 22% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.38 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points
Ofsted, October 2024: Outstanding. Ofsted
- Distancematters18.1 of 20 points
0.47 miles from the middle of DL2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters5 of 20 points
In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 215 of 305. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little8.1 of 10 points
Pupils missed 5.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 1.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little10 of 10 points
Classes average 19.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 66of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.72 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
How it scored 66
- Resultsmatters2.8 of 20 points
Better than 14% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.52 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, June 2023: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters17.1 of 20 points
0.72 miles from the middle of DL2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little3.4 of 10 points
Pupils missed 9.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 44.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little7.6 of 10 points
Classes average 22.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 65of 100
Places reached 3.11 miles in 2026 · 0.42 miles · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area expected standard
How it scored 65
- Resultsmatters3.2 of 20 points
Better than 16% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.48 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points
Ofsted report card, February 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted
- Distancematters18.3 of 20 points
0.42 miles from the middle of DL2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 3.11 miles away; this school is 0.42 miles from the middle of DL2, closer than that. Darlington Borough Council
- Attendance and behavioura little7.4 of 10 points
Pupils missed 7.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 3.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little5.9 of 10 points
Classes average 24.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 61of 100
Places reached 4.30 miles in 2023 · Ofsted: Good (2022) · results: top 42% in England
How it scored 61
- Resultsmatters11.7 of 20 points
Top 42% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.12 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, September 2022: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters5 of 20 points
3.7 miles from the middle of DL2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2023 the last Year 7 place went to a home 4.30 miles away; this school is 3.74 miles from the middle of DL2, closer than that. Darlington Borough Council
- Attendance and behavioura little2.4 of 10 points
Pupils missed 8.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 44.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little6.8 of 10 points
Classes average 23.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 59of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 2.2 miles
How it scored 59
- Resultsmatters3.4 of 20 points
Better than 17% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.47 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, October 2024: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters11 of 20 points
2.2 miles from the middle of DL2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little2 of 10 points
Pupils missed 10.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 40.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little7.1 of 10 points
Classes average 23.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2020) · 2.6 miles
How it scored 56
- Resultsmatters0.6 of 20 points
Better than 3% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.96 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, January 2020: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters9.7 of 20 points
2.6 miles from the middle of DL2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little1.7 of 10 points
Pupils missed 11.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 70.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little8.8 of 10 points
Classes average 21.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 53of 100
Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · classes of 18 on average
How it scored 53
- Resultsmatters0.4 of 20 points
Better than 2% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.99 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, March 2024: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters0.8 of 20 points
4.8 miles from the middle of DL2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 nobody who applied for a Year 7 place was refused one. Hampshire County Council
- Attendance and behavioura little6.7 of 10 points
Pupils missed 9.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 6.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little10 of 10 points
Classes average 18.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 49of 100
1.6 miles · Ofsted report card (2025): lowest area expected standard · results: better than 46% of schools in England
How it scored 49
- Resultsmatters9.3 of 20 points
Better than 46% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.05 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points
Ofsted report card, November 2025: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted
- Distancematters13.8 of 20 points
1.6 miles from the middle of DL2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters5 of 20 points
In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 98 of 101. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little4.7 of 10 points
Pupils missed 8.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 26.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little6.6 of 10 points
Classes average 24.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 37of 100
Places reached 1.96 miles in 2023 · 2.9 miles · classes of 22 on average
How it scored 37
- Resultsmatters2.4 of 20 points
Better than 12% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.57 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points
Ofsted report card, May 2026: its lowest area is needs attention. Ofsted
- Distancematters8.3 of 20 points
2.9 miles from the middle of DL2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters10.2 of 20 points
In 2023 the last Year 7 place went to a home 1.96 miles away; this school is 2.92 miles from the middle of DL2, further than that. Darlington Borough Council
- Attendance and behavioura little2.7 of 10 points
Pupils missed 9.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 81.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little8 of 10 points
Classes average 22.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
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