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St John's Church of England Academy

Academy converter · Darlington · DL1 4UB

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 2–11

Pupils

249

Local authority

Darlington

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a 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 converter (primary), Ages 2–11, in Darlington, Darlington, 249 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 37.2%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Durham.

Open schools in Darlington
49
Primary schools in Darlington
30
Academies among open schools in Darlington
76% (37)
Open schools in DL1
18
Primary in DL1
12
Open schools in Darlington LA
48
Primary in Darlington LA
29

Nearby primary 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

Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age range
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
138128

Location

Address
Fenby Avenue, Lascelles Park
Postcode
DL1 4UB
Town
Darlington
County
County Durham
Local authority
Darlington
District
Darlington
Constituency
Darlington
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

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
249
Boys / girls
124 / 125
School capacity
210
Capacity fill
249 / 210 (119%)
Free school meals
37.2%
FSM pupils
81
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Special classes
No Special Classes
Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Durham
Governance
Academy trust: DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN LEARNING TRUST
Sponsor
Durham and Newcastle Diocesan Learning Trust

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Laura Rossington
Telephone
01325380725
Website
https://www.stjohnsceacademy.co.uk

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Ofsted information

Inspection data is separate from GIAS establishment records.

  • 2022-10-06 — Outstanding (Report)