Northwood Primary School
Pendleton Road South, Darlington, DL1 2HFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Northwood Primary School is a primary school in Darlington for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 47 schools in Darlington. It ranks 23rd of 29 primary schools in Darlington. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 January 2019, report published 10 February 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 March 2024
Pupils are proud of their school and full of praise for their 'great teachers'. They are keen to show visitors the school's impressive 'Street' and talk about the reading and learning that takes place there. Pupils learn a curriculum that they find interesting. They like and remember much of what they study. True to one of the school's virtues, pupils become resilient learners. Many become confident in their speaking, reading and writing. From the start of the excellent early years, pupils learn to follow routines and treat one another with kindness. Most pupils respond admirably to adults' high expectations for their behaviour and learning. Pupils are motivated by the simple, effective behaviour recognition programme. They are keen to earn 'jewels' and receive a 'cool' reward. Significant numbers of pupils join the school throughout the school year. Pupils new to the school are made to feel welcome. Most are quick to settle into school routines. Pupils learn a great deal about themselves and others through the well-thought-out programme of enrichment activities. For example, pupils explain how taking on one of the many leadership opportunities helped them to 'realise how confident [we] can be'. Pupils feel safe and rarely experience bullying.
What the school should improve
- At times, teachers use learning activities and/or resources that are not well matched to pupils' needs, and do not check with sufficient rigour that pupils have understood what teachers intend for them to learn. When this is the case, pupils' attention drifts and their learning slows. Leaders should ensure that teachers match learning to pupils' needs, so that pupils achieve equally well in each subject.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
45 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
429 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Northwood Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gurney Pease Academy | 0.4 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 73% met the expected standard |
| Harrowgate Hill Primary School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 48% met the expected standard |
| Corporation Road Community Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Springfield Academy | 0.8 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 79% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- LINGFIELD EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Amy Young
- Phone
- 01325267222
- Address
- Pendleton Road South, Darlington, DL1 2HF
- Local authority
- Darlington
- URN
- 142462
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.