Darras Hall Primary School
Middle Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE20 9DSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Darras Hall Primary School is a primary school in Newcastle upon Tyne for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 171 schools in Northumberland. It ranks 3rd of 98 primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 November 2023, report published 11 December 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 November 2023
This is a welcoming school with a true spirit of community. The school works together with parents and carers to meet pupils' needs. Staff know the pupils well. They show a genuine care for them. Pupils thrive at this school. The school has the highest of expectations for all pupils. It provides pupils with a first-rate education that is both knowledge rich and culturally diverse. Pupils enjoy their learning. They are eager to contribute to discussion and debate. Pupils produce work of a high quality. They achieve exceptionally well. Pupils behave in an exemplary fashion. They are polite, friendly and respectful of others. As pupils move on through the school, they take increasing responsibility for their own behaviour. Pupils build strong friendships and support each other's well-being. They make a significant contribution to the school's positive and inclusive culture. The school provides pupils with a wide range of opportunities to develop their talents and interests. Pupils take part in clubs and activities including sports, dance, choir and forest school. There are residential trips and trips abroad. Pupils contribute to the development of the school community. There are several pupil councils, including a diversity council. The school listens to pupils. It values their opinions.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
459 pupils on roll, with places for 510
Schools near Darras Hall Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponteland Community Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Ponteland Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Richard Coates Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Throckley Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 87% met the expected standard |
| Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- PELE TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Rebecca McVittie
- Phone
- 01661823857
- Address
- Middle Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE20 9DS
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- URN
- 145781
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.