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Haughton Academy

Academy converter · Darlington · DL1 2AN

Ages 11–16 · 854 pupils · Darlington

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Attainment 8

39.8

Overall absence

10.2%

Admissions demand

1.01 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-05-12

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.57
−20+2
Attainment 839.8
English & maths grade 5+43%
English & maths grade 4+59%
EBacc entry42%

EBacc APS: 3.5

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence10.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)31.5%
Unauthorised5.4%
Authorised absence
4.8%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.6%
Enrolments in measure
905

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.01 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

200

Places offered

198

1st-preference offers

197

Total preferences (any rank)
316
Preferred offers (top 3)
198
Applications from outside LA
5
Offers to outside-LA applicants
2
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill95%

854 pupils · 900 places

Pupils on roll
854
Boys / girls
448 / 406
School capacity
900
Capacity fill
854 / 900 (95%)
Free school meals
42.6%
FSM pupils
364
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE EDUCATION VILLAGE ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
THE EDUCATION VILLAGE ACADEMY TRUST
Headteacher
Mrs Jane Darbyshire

Location

Address
Salters Lane South
Postcode
DL1 2AN
Town
Darlington
County
County Durham
Local authority
Darlington
District
Darlington
Constituency
Darlington
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Darlington, Darlington, 854 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 42.6%.

Open schools in Darlington
49
Secondary schools in Darlington
8
Academies among open schools in Darlington
76% (37)
Open schools in DL1
18
Secondary in DL1
2
Open schools in Darlington LA
48
Secondary in Darlington LA
7

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in DarlingtonNear DL1

  • St Aidan's Church of England Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Darlington · DL1 1LL · Darlington

    Ages 11–16

    • Att835.5
    • P8-1.0
    • EM5+25%
    • Absence11.2%

    1.0 miles away

  • Longfield Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Darlington · DL3 0HT · Darlington

    Ages 11–16

    • Att843.6
    • P8-0.5
    • EM5+42%
    • Absence9.8%

    1.2 miles away

  • Carmel College

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Darlington · DL3 8RW · Darlington

    Ages 11–18

    • Att853.6
    • P80.4
    • EM5+63%
    • Absence7.4%

    2.6 miles away

  • Wyvern Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Darlington · DL3 9SH · Darlington

    Ages 11–16

    • Att839.7
    • P8-0.5
    • EM5+26%
    • Absence7.8%

    2.8 miles away

  • Hummersknott Academy

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Darlington · DL3 8AR · Darlington

    Ages 11–16

    • Att845.7
    • P8-0.5
    • EM5+46%
    • Absence7.7%

    3.0 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Jane Darbyshire
Telephone
01325254000
Website
http://www.educationvillage.org.uk/

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