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Skerne Park Academy

Requires Improvementgraded 18/06/2024Ages 2–11266 pupilsDoes not apply
Darlington, DL1 5AJ
Darlington

Skerne Park Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Darlington. The school has around 266 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 18/06/2024 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Families comparing primary schools in Darlington can view Skerne Park Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Darlington (DL1 5AJ), Skerne Park Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement

Last inspected 18/06/2024

Attendance & staffing
Attendance91.7%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence28.9%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher17.1England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals55.6%England avg 24.0%
English not first language14.9%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-57%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

All schools in DarlingtonSee the full area report for DL1 5AJ