Ingleton CofE Primary School
Darlington, DL2 3JE · County Durham · primary school
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14th of 188 primary schools in County Durham we can score, 208 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 — 9.7/10 against 4,190 of them, against 9.6/10 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 | 89.0 · 97 | 40% | 3.88 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 22.0 · 94 | 25% | 2.35 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ingleton CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 89.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 22.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2024. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 48 pupils against a stated capacity of 84. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in the current year group? How does the school engage parents in monitoring progress between formal reports?
What Ofsted said about Ingleton CofE Primary School
Overview
Ingleton CofE Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” This ungraded inspection confirms that the school continues to provide a high-quality education, with pupils described as “welcoming, friendly and polite” who “strive to embody the school’s values.” The report highlights a “strong culture of inclusivity” and notes that most pupils “achieve well” within a calm and settled environment.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “enthusiasm in lessons” and “take pride in their work,” particularly in English and mathematics.
- The phonics programme is “securely embedded,” enabling pupils to quickly become “competent, fluent readers.”
- Staff create a “strong culture of inclusivity,” with religious education and worship fostering “tolerance and respect for others.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “supported well to access learning alongside their peers.”
- Behaviour is excellent, with “incidents of poor behaviour” being “unusual” and attendance remaining high.
Areas to improve
- The school lacks a “consistent approach to correcting basic errors” in spelling and punctuation, leading to gaps in pupils’ grammar knowledge.
- In some subjects, teachers are “not clear about the exact knowledge that pupils need to know and remember,” resulting in lessons that are “overly complex.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 89% |
| 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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