St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Darlington, DL3 7HP · Darlington · primary school
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13th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,353 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.1/10 among them, against 5.9/10 nationally. 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 6.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.1 out of 10 among them, against 5.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in swimming, including the Darlington Swimming Gala, and take part in the Year 6 Leavers’ Bike Ride to Saltburn. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 224 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
What specific support is provided for pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths? How is the after-school club structured to support learning?
What Ofsted said about St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school that has been ‘transformed’ since its last inspection, with the quality of education ‘improving rapidly’. Pupils achieve results ‘above the national average’ in core subjects and display a ‘strong culture of equality, justice and fairness’. The school is judged as ‘Good’ across all categories, including leadership and personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘wonderful ambassadors’ for core values, demonstrating a ‘secure understanding of justice and fairness’ and high levels of respect.
- The curriculum for personal development is a ‘strength’, helping older pupils consider moral issues and develop persuasive arguments.
- Early reading is ‘taught well’, with effective support for parents, including the use of translation apps for those speaking English as an additional language.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are ‘making good progress’ from their individual starting points following raised expectations.
- Staff benefit from ‘effective management of teachers’ workload’, supporting the smooth implementation of improvements.
Areas to improve
- Teachers do not use assessment information ‘consistently well to plan learning’, which holds some pupils back and leads to restlessness.
- Expectations for some pupils, particularly in early phonics, are ‘not high enough’, reducing time available to acquire skills needed for higher standards.
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) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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