Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool
Ofsted: Good
Low Road, Gainford, Darlington, DL2 3DROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool is a primary school in Darlington for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 271 schools in County Durham. It ranks 11th of 29 primary schools in Darlington. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 July 2015, report published 15 September 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
12 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
42 pupils on roll, with places for 100
Schools near Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ingleton CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 89% met the expected standard |
| Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 84% met the expected standard |
| High Coniscliffe CofE Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Evenwood Church of England Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 86% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Karen Whitaker
- Phone
- 01325730274
- Address
- Low Road, Gainford, Darlington, DL2 3DR
- Local authority
- County Durham
- URN
- 151061
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.