Mount Pleasant Primary School
Newton Lane, Mount Pleasant Primary School, Darlington, DL3 9HEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Mount Pleasant Primary School is a primary school in Darlington for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 47 schools in Darlington. It ranks 6th of 29 primary schools in Darlington. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 September 2022, report published 15 November 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 September 2022
Pupils thrive at Mount Pleasant Primary School. There is a strong sense of community. Pupils' behaviour is exceptional. Bullying almost never happens. At social times, pupils play well together. In lessons, pupils respond well to staff's high expectations for behaviour and attitudes. Pupils show high levels of concentration and self-control. They are supportive of their classmates. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are extremely well supported by highly trained staff. The early years curriculum is planned carefully so that children are prepared well for Year 1. Leaders ensure pupils understand the school virtues. For example, half-termly awards are presented for kindness. These awards are voted for by pupils. This valuable work is supported by an active school council. Pupils make a genuine contribution to the life of the school.
What the school should improve
- Activities in the early years are not sufficiently personalised to meet children's individual needs. Opportunities to develop children's knowledge and skills are sometimes missed. Leaders should make sure that children participate in activities that meet their individual learning needs.
- Leaders have not planned enough opportunities for pupils to develop skills in debating and discussing. Pupils do not practise debating enough to become proficient. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum includes planned opportunities for pupils to gain the knowledge and skills to debate with confidence.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
34 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
259 pupils on roll, with places for 262
Schools near Mount Pleasant Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Park Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 37% met the expected standard |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Mowden Junior School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 77% met the expected standard |
| Mowden Infant School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- LINGFIELD EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Joanne Blackham
- Phone
- 01325244950
- Address
- Newton Lane, Mount Pleasant Primary School, Darlington, DL3 9HE
- Local authority
- Darlington
- URN
- 143449
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.