St. George's Church of England Academy
, DL2 1LD · Darlington · primary school
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20th 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 3,769 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.6/10 among them, against 3.3/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St. George's Church of England Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% 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 4.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.6 out of 10 among them, against 3.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Creative Writing, Dance, Lego, Robotics, and Drawing clubs, alongside Football and Tag Rugby. An after-school club is available for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 408 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 to move from the expected to the higher standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to maintain the Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St. George's Church of England Academy
Overview
The report states that the school is ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. Leaders have established a ‘shared vision’ for high-quality education, supported by a strong Christian ethos that fosters ‘respect and tolerance’. While standards had previously declined, ‘strong foundations are now in place’ for future improvement.
Strengths
- Pupils display ‘calm and orderly’ behaviour and understand the reasons for consequences, which ‘rarely need to be applied’.
- Teachers in subjects like mathematics and history possess ‘strong subject knowledge’ and ‘break down new concepts into small steps’.
- Children in the early years make a ‘positive start’, with activities that help them ‘develop independence’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are ‘supported well’, with routines enabling them to ‘begin each lesson ready to learn’.
- Parents value the ‘refreshed approach’ to partnership and communication from new leaders.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must ensure pupils ‘regularly revisit and revise key concepts’ as they currently do not routinely check if pupils have retained taught knowledge.
- Leaders and governors need ‘clear, strategic oversight’ of the impact of recent changes, as some developments are still embedding.
- Support for the small minority of Key Stage 2 pupils with gaps in phonic knowledge ‘does not accurately meet these pupils’ needs’.
Safeguarding
The report confirms that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’, with staff receiving regular training and working with outside agencies to support pupils at risk.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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
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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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