High Coniscliffe CofE Primary School
Darlington, DL2 2LL · Darlington · primary school
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14th of 27 primary schools in Darlington we can score, 29 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.5/10 against 3,977 of them, against 4.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
High Coniscliffe CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. A higher 8.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2022. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 96 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about High Coniscliffe CofE Primary School
Overview
This is a “caring, nurturing school” where pupils feel “safe” and are “well looked after by staff.” Leaders have effectively implemented a sequenced curriculum in core subjects, ensuring pupils build “secure knowledge” and make strong progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Strengths
- Pupils “behave very well,” are “kind to one another,” and report that bullying is “rare.”
- Leaders have “prioritised reading,” using structured phonics teaching and books that “accurately match” pupils’ knowledge to help them learn successfully.
- Teachers “check pupils’ learning effectively” in core subjects, using this information to address gaps and plan next steps.
- Personal development is a strength, with a wide range of clubs and cultural opportunities, including being a “Royal Shakespeare Company associate school.”
- The school is “inclusive,” with careful planning to meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Areas to improve
- Leaders need to complete the process of reviewing and sequencing the curriculum in all subjects, as it is “not yet sufficiently well planned” in some areas.
- Assessment approaches in some subjects are not fully developed, making it difficult to identify if pupils have a “secure understanding” of knowledge and skills.
- Senior leaders should continue to implement plans to train and develop subject leaders, as current reliance on senior staff “constrains the opportunity for improving subjects.”
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with staff acting “promptly” on concerns and secure procedures in place for recruitment and keeping pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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