West Park Academy
Darlington, DL2 2GF · Darlington · primary school
10th 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 — 7.0/10 against 4,258 of them, against 6.9/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Get to know the school
How it's doing. In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 18.0%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 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 (7.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom. Pupils join Energy Club, Dance, Archery, and Cookery Club, and play football and multi-sports. Trips include Durham Cathedral, Bowes Museum, Segedunum, The Life Centre, Darlington Hippodrome, Broom House Farm, Thornaby Mosque, and Newcastle Synagogue. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in. The school has 453 pupils in a building with 420 places, meaning it is over capacity by 33. Consequently, places are competitive.
Worth asking on a visit. How does the school manage the daily routine with 33 more pupils than its stated capacity? What specific support is available for the 18.0% of pupils who do not reach the higher standard? How are the various clubs scheduled to ensure all interested children can participate?
Written by AI from this school's published results, inspection record and its own website — not by Ofsted, the school, or SchoolsGPT staff. Every figure above comes from the sources on this page. Check anything that matters with the school.
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