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OpenSecondaryURN 135314

St Aidan's Church of England Academy

Academy sponsor led · Darlington · DL1 1LL

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–16

Pupils

587

Local authority

Darlington

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

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

Mixed academy sponsor led (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Darlington, Darlington, 587 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 45.3%. Religious character: Church of England.

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.

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    Ages 11–16

    Status: Open

    1.0 miles away

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    Ages 11–16

    Status: Open

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    Ages 11–18

    Status: Open

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  • Wyvern Academy

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    Darlington · DL3 9SH · Darlington

    Ages 11–16

    Status: Open

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Overview

School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
135314

Location

Address
Hundens Lane
Postcode
DL1 1LL
Town
Darlington
County
County Durham
Local authority
Darlington

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
587
Boys / girls
308 / 279
School capacity
700
Capacity fill
587 / 700 (84%)
Free school meals
45.3%
FSM pupils
266
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Church of England
Governance
Academy trust: NORTHERN LIGHTS LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
NORTHERN LIGHTS LEARNING TRUST

Contact

Telephone
01325373770
Website
http://staidansacademy.co.uk/

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